Background Hamstring injury (HI) is the most prevalent muscle injury in both amateur (van Beijsterveldt et al., 2015) and professional (Ekstrand et al., 2011; Hawkins et al., 2001) soccer (football) ...

Background Hamstring (HS) strength deficits and imbalances have been identified as risk factors for sustaining ACL injuries and muscular strains, with HS injuries being the most prevalent muscle ...

Eccentric training, particularly the Nordic hamstring exercise, can cut hamstring injuries by more than 50% when done regularly. This exercise puts the hamstrings under high force while they are ...

The hamstring muscles are often overlooked, yet they play a pivotal role in exercise performance and mobility. Though you’ve probably seen fitness gurus sharing their intense hamstring workouts, you ...

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 ...

Anthony Shield has received funding from the Queensland Academy of Sport. Matthew Bourne is a recipient of an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship in partnership with VALD. Max Andrews and ...