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Can we spread the risk? A demand-share perspective to sustained hamstring health. Practical examples
Lincoln Blandford1, Warrick McNeill2, Ingrid Charvet3
1Movement Performance Solutions Ltd, The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3AE, UK.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|August 14, 2018
Summary
This paper offers practical exercises targeting hamstring synergists to reduce injury risk in athletes. Focuses on the biceps femoris long head, crucial for preventing hamstring injuries in sports like soccer and rugby.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- The biceps femoris long head is the most frequently injured hamstring muscle.
- Repeated sprint field sports (soccer, rugby) place high demands on hamstring function.
- Understanding muscle synergists is key to injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical exercise examples for hamstring synergists.
- To reduce the risk of biceps femoris long head injury.
- To aid in the prevention of hamstring injury recurrence.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of specific, actionable exercises.
- Focus on muscles that assist the biceps femoris long head.
- Companion to a theoretical paper on the same topic.
Main Results:
- Provides a set of exercises designed to strengthen hamstring synergists.
- Offers practical guidance for athletes and coaches.
- Aims to enhance hamstring resilience.
Conclusions:
- Targeted strengthening of hamstring synergists can mitigate injury risk.
- These exercises offer a practical approach to hamstring injury prevention.
- This resource complements theoretical knowledge for applied practice.
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