

How to reduce hamstring injury risk with Matthew Bourne, Nick Court and Johan Lahti
Jan 16, 2025
Join experts Matthew Bourne, a sports science guru on hamstring injury prevention, Nick Court, a strength coach for elite football players, and Johan Lahti, a researcher dissecting injury risk factors. They discuss the importance of individualized training and eccentric conditioning, spotlighting the Nordic hamstring exercise. The trio also emphasizes the critical roles of proper sprint mechanics and strength asymmetries. Innovative training strategies and personalized rehabilitation plans are also vital topics, all aimed at reducing the prevalence of hamstring injuries in sports.
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Injury Rates Plateau
- Hamstring injury rates haven't drastically decreased, despite research efforts.
- Increased demands of sports, like high-speed running, might offset prevention gains.
Contextualized Exercise
- Adapt exercise programs to fit the context of elite sports.
- Consider the demands of the sport and the athlete's individual needs.
Alternative Strengthening
- Inertial training and varied hip-dominant exercises offer alternative hamstring strengthening methods.
- These can achieve similar adaptations as traditional eccentric exercises.