Hamstring muscle injury is preceded by a short period of higher running demands in professional football players
Víctor Moreno-Pérez, Víctor Javier Sotos-Martínez, Alejandro López‐Valenciano, Roberto Lopez Del-Campo, Ricardo Resta, Juan Del Coso
Abstract
< 0.001). Hamstring muscle injuries during competition were preceded by 5 min of higher running demands at > 21 km/h, compared with control matches. This suggests that a short period of unusual running increases the risk of hamstring muscle injury in professional football players.
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FootballHamstringFootball playersHamstring injuryPeriod (music)MedicinePhysical therapyPoison controlHistoryArtInjury preventionArchaeologyMedical emergencyAestheticsSports injuries and preventionCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseSports Performance and Training