Open AccessHamstring Injury Recurrence and Prevention: A Review
Author(s) -
Noman Ali Khattak,
Yumna Ali,
Rabiya Akbar,
Fatima Khattak,
Sufana Ali
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
life and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2708-2970
pISSN - 2521-0475
DOI - 10.37185/lns.1.1.188
Subject(s) - hamstring , athletes , hamstring injury , physical therapy , club , football , medicine , sports medicine , injury prevention , physical medicine and rehabilitation , poison control , medical emergency , political science , law , anatomy
Football stands to be the most favorite sport with approximately four billion fans worldwide. Injuries in thegame can often be frustrating to the fans, athletes and the club, affecting performance and financialoperations. An avoidance curriculum to help cut down risks of such injuries seems obligatory, concerning thesocioeconomic and financial repercussions. An issue that is frequently discussed in sports medicine isHamstring Strain Injuries (HSI) that is widely seen amongst players which could prevent them from engaging inimportant games. HSI are one of the most frequently occurring injuries in sport representing approximately 12-24% of all athletic injuries. There is a high prevalence of hamstring strain injuries in many sports, includingsoccer.This review consists of summary of hamstring injury causes, prevention and current practices of treatment . Italso evaluates a contemporary method that uses whole-body vibration and its benefits to neuromuscularinvigoration and defiance exercises.