Objective: Hamstring injuries can be quite debilitating and often result in chronic problems.
Eccentric muscle actions are often the last line of defense against muscle injury and …

Muscle strength imbalances and poor flexibility are frequently described as risk factors for
hamstring injury. Preventive strategies include eccentric exercises, but the influence of field …

OBJECTIVES: Although previous research shows that the hamstring length–tension
relationship during eccentric contractions plays a role in hamstring injury, training methods …

Background A pre-event static stretching program is often used to prepare an athlete for
competition. Recent studies have suggested that static stretching may not be an effective …

Br J Sports Med June 2012 Vol 46 No 7 464 considered acceptable in cardiovascular
diseases or cancer where 10–100 or more is often celebrated. 21 The NNT for preventing …

This study examined velocity-specific and mode-specific effects of eccentric isokinetic
training of the hamstrings. Female volunteers aged 21 to 40 were assigned to an exercise …

Context: Hamstring-strain injuries have a high recurrence rate. Objective: To determine if a
protocol emphasizing eccentric strength training with the hamstrings in a lengthened …

Hamstring strain injuries during sprinting or stretching frequently occur at long‐muscle
length. Yet, previous research has mainly focused on studying the effectiveness of eccentric …

Background Hamstring strains are the most common soft-tissue injury observed in
recreational and athletic activities, yet no consensus exists regarding appropriate primary …

HAMSTRING INJURY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION OF REINJURY USING
LENGTHENED STATE ECCENTRIC TRAINING: A NEW CONCEPT - PMC Back to Top Skip …