Male and female runners demonstrate different sagittal plane mechanics as a function of static hamstring flexibility

Conclusion: Hamstring flexibility results in different mechanical profiles in males and females. Flexibility in the hamstrings may result in decreased moments via active or passive tension. These differences may have implications for performance and injury in flexible female runners.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - November 3, 2015 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research