Open AccessSevere injuries of proximal hamstrings in high performance sport climbers
Author(s) -
A Vantorre,
S Schellhammer
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
deutsche zeitschrift für sportmedizin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 20
ISSN - 0344-5925
DOI - 10.5960/dzsm.2021.521
Subject(s) - climbing , isometric exercise , heel , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , plantar flexion , knee flexion , physical therapy , anatomy , ankle , biology , ecology
Injuries of the hamstrings are well known in all kinds of sports. According to the associated mechanisms, literature divides between a running and a stretch type lesion. A variant of the stretch type has been observed in sports climbing based on two almost identical lesions of the hamstrings due to high-elevation heel hooking. This specific movement is characterised by isometric muscle tension in extensive hip flexion with a flexed knee. Even without an obvious trauma, we found severe injuries of the proximal hamstrings. These may cause serious consequences to the further career of a climber. Trainers and route setters should keep this in mind.