Evidence-based testing of the hamstring muscles using wireless surface emg

• Published in: British journal of sports medicine Vol. 45; no. 4; p. 358
• Main Authors: Kotila, K, Sveinsson, T, Árnason, Á
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine 01.04.2011; BMJ Publishing Group LTD; BMJ Publishing Group
• Subjects: Athletes; Medical imaging; Medical tests; Muscular system; Physiology; Soccer; Sports injuries; Sports medicine

Background The re-injury rate of the hamstring muscle group is reported as high as 12%. This emphasises the need for better testing procedures when considering increasing the workload or allowing a player to return to sport. Objective To test the between-days reliability of functional exercises of t...