Authors : Neelam Chauhan; Mohd. Asadullah; Mohd. Huzeifa; Mohd. Gayas; Mohd. Alim

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1637

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Abstract : Background: Cricket players face significant musculoskeletal demands, making rehabilitation adherence a critical yet underexplored area. Psychological, environmental, and personal factors collectively shape whether injured players engage meaningfully with structured performance training during recovery.  Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate how male cricket players perceive the barriers and facilitators influencing their participation in performance training during rehabilitation, and to examine the role of age in this relationship.  Methodology: A cross-sectional survey design was employed with 120 male cricket players aged 18–30 years, recruited through purposive sampling from cricket clubs, academies, and state-level associations. The Regular Physical Exercise Adherence Scale (REPEAS) — a validated 12-item instrument covering environmental and personal barrier domains — was administered alongside a demographic data sheet.

Keywords : Rehabilitation Adherence, Performance Training, Cricket Injuries, Perceived Barriers, Psychological Barriers, Sports Rehabilitation, Return to Play, Exercise Adherence.

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