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Timothy McNally1, Suzi Edwards1, Mark Halaki1
1Faculty of Medicine & Health, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Discipline of Exercise & Sport Science, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
|September 5, 2023
Summary
Hamstring strain injuries are common in sports. This study quantises hamstring muscle activation and kinetics during high-speed running, providing data for injury prevention and return-to-play protocols.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) significantly impact athletic performance and availability.
- High-speed running (HSR) is a primary mechanism for HSI.
- A meta-analytical synthesis of hamstring activation and kinetic variables during HSR is currently lacking.
Conclusions:
- Hamstring activation and kinetic demands increase significantly with running intensity.
- The quantitative data presented offers objective measures for designing HSI prevention programs.
- Findings support enhanced return-to-play decision-making processes for athletes recovering from hamstring injuries.
