The Effectiveness of Nordic Hamstring Exercises in Reducing Hamstring Injuries in Competitive Soccer Players: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Jennifer W. Cuchna Old Dominion University

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Lauren Welsch Old Dominion University

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Taylor Meier Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters

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Chyrsten L. Regelski Otterbein University

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Bonnie Van Lunen Old Dominion University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2015-0103
In Print:
Volume 22: Issue 3
Page Range:
12–17
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Clinical Question:

Are Nordic hamstring exercises more effective than standardized training in reducing hamstring strain injury rates in competitive soccer players over the course of at least one season?

Clinical Bottom Line:

The evidence supports the use of Nordic hamstring exercises to reduce hamstring injury incidence rates over a competitive soccer season. Therefore, progressive Nordic hamstring exercises should be included within some aspect of a practice to prevent the occurrence of hamstring injuries.

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