Pacey Performance Podcast
How to reduce hamstring injury risk with Matthew Bourne, Nick Court and Johan Lahti
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Quick takeaways
- Eccentric conditioning, particularly the Nordic hamstring exercise, is essential for reducing injury risk but often faces compliance challenges in training regimens.
- Proper running mechanics are crucial for preventing hamstring injuries, and individualized assessments can help identify and correct inefficient movement patterns.
Deep dives
Challenges in Predicting Hamstring Injuries
The ability to predict hamstring injuries through measurements such as eccentric knee flexor strength and fascicle length is limited, suggesting that other factors play a significant role. Despite the challenges, there is evidence of a slight reduction in first-time hamstring injuries in the Australian Football League, alongside improved strategies for preventing recurrences of such injuries. The increased intensity of training and competition over the past two decades, including a noticeable rise in high-speed running, has contributed to the ongoing prevalence of hamstring injuries. A multifaceted approach is required to address these issues, as understanding and implementing effective conditioning, especially eccentric training, continues to be a challenge in elite sports environments.
