CURRENT OPINION
Conceptual Framework for Strengthening Exercises to Prevent
Hamstring Strains
Kenny Guex • Gre´goire P. Millet
Ó Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013
Abstract High-speed running accounts for the majority
of hamstring...
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CURRENT OPINION
Conceptual Framework for Strengthening Exercises to Prevent
Hamstring Strains
Kenny Guex • Gre´goire P. Millet
Ó Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013
Abstract High-speed running accounts for the majority
of hamstring strains in many sports. The terminal swing
phase is believed to be the most hazardous as the hamstrings are undergoing an active lengthening contraction in
a long muscle length position. Prevention-based strength
training mainly focuses on eccentric exercises. However, it
appears crucial to integrate other parameters than the
contraction type. Therefore, the aim of this study is to
present a conceptual framework based on six key parameters (contraction type, load, range of motion, angular
velocity, uni-/bilateral exercises, kinetic chain) for the
hamstring’s strength exercise for strain prevention. Based
on the biomechanical parameters of sprinting, it is proposed to use high-load eccentric contractions. The movement should be p
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