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- Title
RISK FACTORS FOR HAMSTRING STRAINS AND STRATEGIES FOR THEIR PREVENTION IN AUSTRALIA'S MAIN FOOTBALL CODES: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.
- Authors
Rogers, Daniel K.
- Abstract
In Australia's main football codes; Australian Rules football, rugby league, rugby union and soccer (the football codes) the hamstrings are the most commonly strained muscle group. The recurrent nature of a hamstring strain injury (HSI) often leads to a significant amount of playing time lost. Previous injury and increased age appear to be the most significant non-modifiable risk factors. Research is conflicting with regards to hamstring strength as a risk factor for HSI, however, the angle at which peak hamstring torque occurs has recently been suggested as a risk factor for HSI, independent of any isolated measures of strength. Fatigue also appears to be a likely risk factor for HSI with most injuries occurring late in matches or training sessions when players are most fatigued. Recent research has indicated that eccentric strength training for the hamstring muscles can significantly reduce first time and recurrent HSI. Based upon the current evidence, it is recommended that an appropriately designed eccentric strengthening program, combined with a conditioning model based around high intensity running and proper monitoring of all players, but especially those at greatest risk, be implemented in order to minimise HSI in the football codes.
- Subjects
HAMSTRING muscle injuries; FOOTBALL injuries; FATIGUE (Physiology); INJURY risk factors; STRENGTH training
- Publication
Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning, 2013, Vol 21, Issue 4, p55
- ISSN
1835-7644
- Publication type
Article