What Are the Consequences of Hamstring Injuries on Soccer Players' Match Running Performance? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

When soccer players reach high speeds, the hamstring complex is exposed to injury, with sprinting being the mechanism for 70% of injuries suffered in this muscle group.

Objective

To examine and summarize the impact of hamstring injuries on match running performance in elite male soccer players.

Data sources

An electronic database search (Web of Science, Scopus, SportDiscus, and PubMed) was conducted (until December 12, 2023).

Study selection

Potential studies were searched by using the following keywords: "monitoring," "quantification," "hamstring injuries," "injuries," "recovery," "rehab," and "return to play." The next criteria were also added: professional male soccer, studies reported pre- to postinjury values, included data from matches.

Study d

SUBMITTER: Raya-Gonzalez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361187 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature