Key result
Nordic hamstring exercises are effective in reducing the incidence of hamstring injuries, while evidence for platelet-rich plasma injections remains conflicting.
Why the study?
What are the effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries?
Population
Individuals with or at risk of hamstring injuries
Design
Review
Authors
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May support Nordic hamstring exercises for athletes; leaves open platelet-rich plasma efficacy pending higher-level trials.
What are the effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries?
Nordic hamstring exercises are recommended for preventing hamstring injuries, whereas platelet-rich plasma injections are not currently advised due to conflicting evidence.
Peter Brukner (2015) conducted a review in Hamstring injuries. Prevention and treatment strategies (e.g., Nordic hamstring exercises, platelet-rich plasma) was evaluated. Nordic hamstring exercises are effective in reducing the incidence of hamstring injuries, while evidence for platelet-rich plasma injections remains conflicting.
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