BMJ

Intrinsic risk factors of non-contact quadriceps and hamstring strains in soccer: a prospective study of 100 professional players

1 Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Quantitative Analysis & Kinesiology Research, University of Athens, Athens, Greece 2 Department of Physiotherapy, Biomechanics and Sports ...
BMJ

Surgical repair of complete proximal hamstring tendon ruptures in water skiers and bull riders: a report of four cases and review of the literature

Objective: Hamstring strains are one of the most common muscle strains in athletes; however, complete rupture of the proximal hamstring origin is rare and results from significant trauma. The ...
Men's Health

Here Are All the Muscles You Use When You Deadlift

EVEN IF YOU'RE not a barbell fanatic who spends hours in the weight room, you have done a deadlift at some point in your life. Why? The hip hinge, the basic movement pattern behind the deadlift, is ...
Frontiers

Effects of tissue flossing and dynamic stretching on hamstring stiffness and flexibility in light volleyball enthusiasts: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction: This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the acute and sustained effects of tissue flossing (TF) versus dynamic stretching (DS) on hamstring muscle stiffness and flexibility in ...