The Runner’s World Guide to Common Running Injuries: Hamstring Strain

When you think of hamstring injuries, you might picture a sprinter stopping short, clutching the back of their thigh.
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Runners, you’re probably doing the wrong hamstring exercise

Hamstring injuries conjure images of sprinters abruptly stopping, grabbing the back of their thighs, and grimacing in pain. This mental image exists for good reason, as increased run speeds are ...

How Much Should Hamstring Strength Be Restored? Return-to-Play Criteria and Re-injury Risk Based on Evidence

Can you safely return to play once strength is restored?In rehabilitation after a hamstring injury, the recovery of muscle ...
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Hamstring Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Sports

Hamstring strain injuries represent a leading cause of time loss in sports characterised by high‐speed running, rapid changes of direction and kicking actions. These injuries arise when the muscle ...

Does the 'optimal length for force production' of the hamstrings change? What can and cannot be said from research on eccentric exercise and muscle strain

The hamstrings are the muscles on the back of the thigh.In sports, muscle strain of these muscles is often a topic of discussion. The authors of a 2004 study state that the risk of hamstring strain is ...

MASTER CLASS: Core-stabilization training ups hamstring flexibility

This week, I'll share some tips for maximizing the core-muscle benefits of a program and will introduce one of the ...
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Sciatica vs. Hamstring Pain: How to Tell the Difference

Pain down the back of your leg may be sciatica or a hamstring problem. Banner Health explains the common differences, warning signs and when to seek care.