Susceptibility to Hamstring Injuries in Soccer: A Prospective Study Using Muscle Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Conclusion: This was the first study to assess the causal relation between the intramuscular recruitment pattern and the risk of sustaining an index or secondary hamstring strain. Changes in intermuscular interplay seem to significantly increase the risk of sustaining index hamstring injuries in male amateur soccer players. Inadequate eccentric muscle endurance could be associated with an increased risk of sustaining a recurring hamstring injury.

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Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 1, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Schuermans, J., Van Tiggelen, D., Danneels, L., Witvrouw, E. Tags: Muscle physiology, Hip/Pelvis/Thigh, Imaging, magnetic resonance, Football (Soccer) Hip and Thigh Source Type: research