[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”625″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”INJURY PREVENTION UNITS OF Goa Heroes Cup (GHC)” google_fonts=”font_family:Varela%20Round%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Goa Heroes Cup GHC Cricket is one of the most popular sports played in more than 60 Countries. Although cricket is not a contact sport, injuries can and do occur, often due to overuse. Cricket is often played in the heat, so players and spectators need to be protected from dehydration, heat stress, and sun damage.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Common injuries:” google_fonts=”font_family:Varela%20Round%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The most common types of injuries suffered through cricket are strains, sprains, fractures, bruising and open wounds. Many of these injuries affect the upper body, particularly the hands and fingers.

Injuries to the face, finger and hand from a cricket ball are the most common types of hospital-treated injuries, followed by falls.

Bowlers are inclined to suffer overuse injuries, such as back and shoulder injuries.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Preventing Injury:” google_fonts=”font_family:Varela%20Round%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]

To prevent injury, you should:

[/vc_column_text][porto_info_list icon_color=”#f04c23″][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Be prepared[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Wear the right gear[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Keep the playing environment safe[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Know yourself and the sport.[/porto_info_list_item][/porto_info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”Be prepared:” google_fonts=”font_family:Varela%20Round%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]

Remember to:

[/vc_column_text][porto_info_list icon_color=”#f04c23″][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Attend training so your body is ready.[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]

[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Cool down and stretch after playing.[/porto_info_list_item][/porto_info_list][vc_custom_heading text=”Wear the right gear:” google_fonts=”font_family:Varela%20Round%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]

Make sure you:

[/vc_column_text][porto_info_list icon_color=”#f04c23″][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]Wear a face guard, preferably custom-fitted, at all times.[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]

[/porto_info_list_item][porto_info_list_item list_icon=”fas fa-chevron-circle-right”]If you have a history of injury, speak to your doctor or physiotherapist about appropriate bracing or protective gear.[/porto_info_list_item][/porto_info_list][vc_column_text]Anyone can play Goa Heroes Cup or GHC after clearing cricket trials 2022 and cricket selection matches 2022.

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