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Eccentric Exercises Reduce Hamstring Strains in Elite Adult Male Soccer Players: An Updated Critically Appraised
Lauren N Sheldon1,2, Evyn Callahan1, Josiah Thompson1
1Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
Clinical Scenario:
Hamstring strain injuries are a common injury in many sport settings, but are especially common in soccer. These injuries can cause an athlete to miss time from play. Prevention programs have been shown to reduce the risk of injury.
Clinical Question:
What is the effect of eccentric exercises on hamstring strain prevention in adult male soccer players?
Summary Of Key Findings:
Upon a search of the literature, 1 additional article was found to meet the inclusion criteria set by the initial critically appraised topic. This revised critically appraised topic supports the initial critically appraised topic findings that eccentric hamstring exercises are an effective intervention for reducing hamstring strain injuries in elite male soccer players.
Clinical Bottom Line:
Clinicians should prescribe eccentric training to prevent initial hamstring strain injuries and prevent recurrent injuries.
Strength Of Recommendation:
All articles included in this review were level of evidence 3 or higher using the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria.
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