Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) are common in a number of sports and incidence rates have
not declined in recent times. Additionally, the high rate of recurrent injuries suggests that our …

Objective This review aims to analyse strength training-based sports injury prevention
randomised controlled trials (RCT) and present best evidence recommendations for athletes …

Background The relationship between muscle injury and strength disorders remains a
matter of controversy. Purpose Professional soccer players performed a preseason …

In eccentric exercise the contracting muscle is forcibly lengthened; in concentric exercise it
shortens. While concentric contractions initiate movements, eccentric contractions slow or …

The methodology for studies designed to investigate potential risk factors for sports injury is
reviewed, using the case of hamstring strains as an example. Injuries result from a complex …

Muscle injuries are one of the most common traumas occurring in sports. Despite their
clinical importance, few clinical studies exist on the treatment of these traumas. Thus, the …

Hamstring strain injuries remain a challenge for both athletes and clinicians, given their high
incidence rate, slow healing, and persistent symptoms. Moreover, nearly one third of these …

Objective: To conduct a detailed analysis of hamstring injuries sustained in English
professional football over two competitive seasons. Methods: Club medical staff at 91 …

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a preseason strength training
programme for the hamstring muscle group–emphasising eccentric overloading–could affect …

Background The incidence of hamstring muscle injuries in professional rugby union is high,
but evidence-based information on risk factors and injury-prevention strategies in this sport …