Nature

Functional popliteal angle tests improve identification of short hamstring muscle–tendon length in patients with a central neurological lesion

This study introduces a functional exercise protocol to improve the identification for short hamstring muscle–tendon length (HMTL), a common contributor to crouch gait in patients with central ...
Nature

Neuromuscular fatigue and recovery after strenuous exercise depends on skeletal muscle size and stem cell characteristics

Hamstring muscle injury is highly prevalent in sports involving repeated maximal sprinting. Although neuromuscular fatigue is thought to be a risk factor, the mechanisms underlying the fatigue ...
BMJ

638 MEP164 – Precise instruction increases reliability and hamstring activation at the 90:20 isometric posterior chain test and can help to detect hamstring fatigue and ...

Muscle fatigue and lateral deficit are associated with the risk of hamstring injuries (HSIs) (McCall et al. 2014). Frequent testing of hamstring strength (HSS) can help prevent HSIs. Pilot testing ...