Foot and Ankle Injuries in Elite South African Cricketers: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury Surveillance Data

Abstract Introduction Injury surveillance is an important part of injury risk reduction in the sporting population. This study describes type, side (dominant or non-dominant), occurrence, impact, activity onset, and severity foot ankle injuries elite South African male female cricketers. Methods Foot sustained by cricket players between 2018 2021, obtained from records Cricket Africa, were descriptively analysed. Results A total 104 82 recorded. The majority ( n = 100; 96%) on non-dominant side. Bowling 31; 30%) fielding 20; 19%) contributed to most injuries. first-time 83; 80%) non-impact 62; 60%). Fifty percent 52) rendered unable participate at least one match practice session. Lateral ligament was common 36; 35%). Conclusion findings this can inform future researchers assist healthcare service needs relating management programmes. Effective rehabilitation programmes may reduce reinjury. Ideally, these need be role specific.