Tag: muscle injuries

Orthobiologics Injection Therapies in the Treatment of Muscle and Tendon Disorders in Athletes: Fact or Fake?

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SUMMARY Muscle and tendon injuries encompass a wide range of conditions, including both acute and chronic ailments, and are common among athletes, representing a significant cause of injuries in various sports. Frequently affected areas include the hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, and hip flexors. Concurrently, tendinopathy presents a complex clinical challenge, affecting a majority of athletes due … Continued

Estimating the Dynamic Ratio of the Lateral/Medial Hamstrings. A Case Control Study

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SUMMARY Purpose. Hamstring injuries are among the most common injuries in sports. The current study estimates the hamstrings dynamic ratio (HDR) between the mean muscle activation of lateral (biceps femoris longus) and medial part (semitendinosus) of the hamstring muscles during a maximal voluntary isometric contraction in elite uninjured track and field athletes. Methods. Following isokinetic assessment to estimate the … Continued