Sprint Acceleration Mechanics in Fatigue Conditions: Compensatory Role of Gluteal Muscles in Horizontal Force Production and Potential Protection of Hamstring Muscles

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 9; p. 1706
• Main Authors: Edouard, Pascal, Mendiguchia, Jurdan, Lahti, Johan, Arnal, Pierrick J, Gimenez, Philippe, Jiménez-Reyes, Pedro, Brughelli, Matt, Samozino, Pierre, Morin, Jean-Benoit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers 30.11.2018; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: gluteus maximus; hamstring; Life Sciences; muscle; Physiology; sports injury prevention; sprint kinetics; risk factors; performance; gluteus maximus; muscle; sports injury prevention; hamstring; sprint kinetics

Hamstring muscle injury is the main injury related to sports requiring sprint acceleration. In addition, hamstring muscles have been reported to play a role in horizontal force production during sprint acceleration performance. The aim of the present study was to analyze (i) the determinants of hori...