Medical Disclaimer
Why This Page Exists.
This page exists to protect athletes, families, and practitioners by clearly defining the limits of online information. Content published by Cricket Matters is educational in nature and does not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment.
Policy Last Updated: January 2026
1. General Information Only
The content provided on Cricket Matters, including written articles, videos, graphics, assessments, and downloadable resources, is for educational and informational purposes only.
It is intended to support understanding of cricket performance, injury risk, and rehabilitation principles. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and must not be relied upon as a substitute for an individual clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
James Breese operates within the professional standards defined by the LCSP London and Counties Society of Physiologists and the ECB Coaches Association, working within the scope of practice of a Level 4 Sports & Remedial Therapist and ECB Cricket Coach.
2. Editorial Integrity & Content Verification.
All educational content published by Cricket Matters is created, reviewed, and approved by human practitioners accountable for real-world clinical and performance outcomes.
Content is informed by applied sports science, biomechanics, and rehabilitation frameworks and is reviewed against the same assessment-led standards used within clinical and performance practice.
AI tools may be used to support research and structural analysis; however, AI is never used to make final clinical determinations or technical coaching decisions. Every prescriptive recommendation is personally reviewed and signed off by a qualified practitioner operating within their defined scope of practice.
For full details on how content is created and governed, see our Editorial Standards.
3. Our Clinical Scope.
Cricket Matters operates within the scope of a Level 4 Sports & Remedial Therapy practice.
Our work focuses on:
- Biomechanical assessment and movement analysis
- Injury risk profiling and rehabilitation planning
- Performance optimisation and return-to-play decision support
We do not provide:
- Acute medical diagnosis
- Emergency medical care
- Prescriptive medical treatment without individual assessment
4. No Clinician–Patient Relationship
Accessing this website, reading content, or engaging with Cricket Matters via email, social media, or online platforms does not establish a clinician–patient relationship.
A professional therapeutic relationship is only formed once:
- A session has been formally booked, and
- A full clinical assessment has been completed, including appropriate disclosure of relevant medical history.
Generalised online content cannot account for individual risk factors, injury history, or health conditions.
5. Cricket-Specific Risk & Assumption of Risk
Cricket is a physically demanding sport involving high-velocity, rotational, and repetitive movements, including fast bowling, batting, throwing, and workload accumulation.
Cricket performance and rehabilitation outcomes are non-linear. Biomechanical adjustments and training adaptations may produce different results depending on an individual’s age, injury history, physical capacity, and training exposure.
Any exercises, training concepts, or rehabilitation principles referenced on this website are undertaken at your own risk. Individual suitability varies based on age, health status, injury history, playing level, and workload exposure.
Cricket Matters is not responsible for injury, loss, or damage arising from the application of information provided on this website without appropriate individual assessment and professional supervision.
6. Do Not Delay Professional Medical Advice
You should always seek advice from your GP, physiotherapist, sports therapist, or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition, injury, pain, or change in symptoms.
Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read or watched on this website.
7. Medical Emergencies
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 999 or 111 immediately, or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.
Cricket Matters does not provide emergency medical services.
8. Limitation of Liability & Scope of Advice
This website provides generalised educational information only. Individualised clinical advice is provided exclusively during private consultations, where a full assessment and relevant medical history have been disclosed.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cricket Matters disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or injury arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.
Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by proven negligence, in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
9. Data Protection, Safeguarding & Duty to Share
Any safeguarding-related concerns or disclosures arising during clinical work are handled in accordance with:
- The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
- UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation
- Our Safeguarding Policy
Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is a legal or professional duty to share information to protect a child or adult at risk.
10. Jurisdiction
This disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
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