Hidden weakness lingers after hamstring injury, study warns

NCT ID NCT07171385

Summary

This study aimed to understand why football players often re-injure their hamstrings. Researchers measured muscle activity in 42 male players, comparing those with a past hamstring injury to healthy players. They found that even after recovery, injured players showed weaker activation in several key back and hip muscles during exercises, which might explain the ongoing risk of getting hurt again.

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Locations

  • University of Health Sciences

    Ankara, Etlik, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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