An evidence-based framework for strengthening exercises to prevent hamstring injury
Strength training is a valuable component of hamstring strain injury prevention programmes;
however, in recent years a significant body of work has emerged to suggest that the acute …
however, in recent years a significant body of work has emerged to suggest that the acute …
Can chronic stretching change the muscle‐tendon mechanical properties? A review
It is recognized that stretching is an effective method to chronically increase the joint range
of motion. However, the effects of stretching training on the muscle‐tendon structural …
of motion. However, the effects of stretching training on the muscle‐tendon structural …
Short biceps femoris fascicles and eccentric knee flexor weakness increase the risk of hamstring injury in elite football (soccer): a prospective cohort study
Background/aim To investigate the role of eccentric knee flexor strength, between-limb
imbalance and biceps femoris long head (BFlh) fascicle length on the risk of future …
imbalance and biceps femoris long head (BFlh) fascicle length on the risk of future …
Impact of the Nordic hamstring and hip extension exercises on hamstring architecture and morphology: implications for injury prevention
Background The architectural and morphological adaptations of the hamstrings in response
to training with different exercises have not been explored. Purpose To evaluate changes in …
to training with different exercises have not been explored. Purpose To evaluate changes in …
Impact of exercise selection on hamstring muscle activation
Objective To determine which strength training exercises selectively activate the biceps
femoris long head (BFLongHead) muscle. Methods We recruited 24 recreationally active …
femoris long head (BFLongHead) muscle. Methods We recruited 24 recreationally active …
Eccentric knee flexor strength and risk of hamstring injuries in rugby union: a prospective study
Background: Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) represent the most common cause of lost
playing time in rugby union. Eccentric knee flexor weakness and between-limb imbalance in …
playing time in rugby union. Eccentric knee flexor weakness and between-limb imbalance in …
[HTML][HTML] Sprint versus isolated eccentric training: Comparative effects on hamstring architecture and performance in soccer players
J Mendiguchia, F Conceição, P Edouard, M Fonseca… - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Aims The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of hamstring eccentric (NHE)
strength training versus sprint training programmed as complements to regular soccer …
strength training versus sprint training programmed as complements to regular soccer …
Architectural changes of the biceps femoris long head after concentric or eccentric training
RG Timmins, JD Ruddy… - … and science in …, 2015 - acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au
Purpose: To determine i) the architectural adaptations of the biceps femoris long head (BFlf)
following concentric or eccentric strength training interventions; ii) the time course of …
following concentric or eccentric strength training interventions; ii) the time course of …
Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of …
RL Martin, MT Cibulka, LA Bolgla, TA Koc Jr… - Journal of Orthopaedic & …, 2022 - jospt.org
Hamstring strain injury (HSI) may result in considerable impairment, activity limitation, and
participation restriction, including time lost from competitive sports. This CPG includes sports …
participation restriction, including time lost from competitive sports. This CPG includes sports …
A conceptual model and detailed framework for stress-related, strain-related, and overuse athletic injury
A multitude of athletic injuries occur when the various tissues that make up the human body
experience stresses and strains that exceed their material strength. The precise amount of …
experience stresses and strains that exceed their material strength. The precise amount of …