Did you know the most common injury in ten pin bowling is a sore thumb

While sore thumb can definitely be an issue in bowling, the most common injuries actually involve repetitive stress on other areas. Here's the breakdown:

Upper extremity injuries: These are the most frequent and include:

• Wrist sprains and strains: Caused by repetitive motions during bowling, particularly the release of the ball.
• Finger sprains and strains: Similar to wrist injuries, but can also occur from gripping the ball too tightly.
• Elbow tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the elbow due to the swinging motion of the bowling arm.
• Shoulder injuries: This can range from tendinitis to rotator cuff tears, depending on the force and technique used.
• Lower back pain: Improper lifting techniques, bending, or twisting during the approach can lead to lower back strain.

Less common: Knee and ankle injuries can also occur, but they are less frequent.

So, while sore thumb can be a nuisance, it's those repetitive stress injuries on the upper body that bowlers need to be most aware of.