BMJ

Evidence-based testing of the hamstring muscles using wireless surface emg

Background The re-injury rate of the hamstring muscle group is reported as high as 12%. This emphasises the need for better testing procedures when considering increasing the workload or allowing a ...
BMJ

The predictive validity of a single leg bridge test for hamstring injuries in Australian Rules Football Players

1 Department of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 Department of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...
The New York Times

What is a hamstring injury? How long does it take to recover? What are the grades of injury?

A number of Premier League players – including Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson (above) – have suffered hamstring injuries in recent weeks. With the help of Matt Konopinski, ...
Healthline

What You Need to Know About Hamstring Tear Injuries

A hamstring tear injury is a rip in the hamstring muscles. It happens when the hamstrings are overstretched or overloaded with too much weight. Depending on the injury, the hamstring can tear ...
The Conversation

Rugby World Cup: why hamstring injuries are so prevalent in the sport

Gokhan Yagiz received funding from the Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of National Education. Julian Owen receives funding from Bangor University and World Rugby. With the men’s Rugby World Cup in ...