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Published on: May 1, 2018
Hamstring injuries: risk assessment and injury prevention
1Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, School of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Australia. raclark@unimelb.edu.au
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|May 8, 2008
Summary
Preventing hamstring injuries in athletes involves identifying intrinsic and modifiable risk factors. A targeted exercise program may reduce hamstring injury occurrence, though further research is needed for optimal strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Hamstring injuries are prevalent in sports.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention.
- This review focuses on intrinsic and modifiable risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors for hamstring injuries.
- To examine preventative exercise strategies.
- To reduce the incidence of hamstring injuries in athletes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic electronic literature search.
- Databases searched include Medline and SCOPUS.
- Keywords focused on hamstring injuries and prevention.
Main Results:
- Identified numerous intrinsic and modifiable risk factors.
- Outlined key components for exercise programs.
- Exercise prescription should address identified risk factors.
Conclusions:
- A strategic exercise program may lower hamstring injury risk.
- Further research is needed to optimize injury prevention programs.
- Evidence-based exercise prescription is key for athlete safety.
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