Heterogeneous effects of eccentric training and nordic hamstring exercise on the biceps femoris fascicle length based on ultrasound assessment and extrapolation methods: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials with meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review the effects of eccentric training based on biceps femoris fascicle length using ultrasound assessment and extrapolation methods.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Data sources

CENTRAL, CINAHL Plus with full text, PubMed and OpenGrey databases were searched on 6 July 2021.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) lasting at least four weeks and presenting data about biceps femoris (BF) fascicle length (FL) as an outcome.

Method

Searching databases, screening studies, performing risk of bias assessments and determining the level of evidence (LoE) for each meta-analysis were applied during the study. PRISMA 2020 statement and Cochrane Handbook

SUBMITTER: Yagiz G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8577763 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature