Effects of flexibility and strength training on peak hamstring musculotendinous strains during sprinting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hamstring injury is one of the most common injuries in sports involving sprinting. Hamstring flexibility and strength are often considered to be modifiable risk factors in hamstring injury. Understanding the effects of hamstring flexibility or strength training on the biomechanics of the hamstring muscles during sprinting could assist in improving prevention strategies and rehabilitation related to these injuries. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of altering hamstring flexibility or strength on peak hamstring musculotendinous strain during sprinting.

Methods

A total of 20 male college students (aged 18-24 years) participated and were randomly assigned to either a flexibility intervention group or a strength intervention group. Each participan

SUBMITTER: Wan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7987790 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature