Publications by authors named "Zachary Teplin"
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- Hamstring injuries are frequent in field sports, especially during accelerative running, yet previous studies mainly examined constant-speed running mechanics.
- Researchers analyzed hamstring lengths and velocities in 10 participants across both accelerative and constant-speed running trials, revealing that accelerative running leads to longer hamstring lengths and higher lengthening velocities, particularly at speeds below 75% of maximum.
- The findings suggest that coaches and sports medicine professionals should focus on the specific demands of accelerative running, as it creates conditions that could increase the risk of hamstring injuries.
Background: Hamstring strain injuries are associated with significant time away from sport and high reinjury rates. Recent evidence suggests that hamstring injuries often occur during accelerative running, but investigations of hamstring mechanics have primarily examined constant speed running on a treadmill. To help fill this gap in knowledge, this study compares hamstring lengths and lengthening velocities between accelerative running and constant speed overground running.
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