Background Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are characterized by a very high recurrence rate. Despite indications from the field that deficits in strength endurance and fatigability play a role in (re- ...

Muscle fatigue and lateral deficit are associated with the risk of hamstring injuries (HSIs) (McCall et al. 2014). Frequent testing of hamstring strength (HSS) can help prevent HSIs. Pilot testing ...

Adaptations in the hamstring muscle-tendon unit following a 9-week eccentric training program. The results demonstrate that while training allows muscle fibers to operate over significantly longer ...

Hamstring strain injuries are among the most prevalent and persistently frustrating conditions in field sport. Understanding why they recur so readily is t ...

Hamstring rehabilitation exercises can aid recovery and help prevent future injuries. Rehabilitation protocols typically call for a combination of stretching and strengthening movements. While severe ...

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