Biomechanical parameters assessed during running among running-related athletes with recurrent hamstring strain injury: A scoping review
https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0702.003
- Author:
Reil Vinard Espino
1
;
Consuelo Suarez
1
,
2
;
Lewis Ingram
3
;
Donald Manlapaz
4
;
Kris Anthony Agarao
4
Author Information
1. The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
2. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
3. Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia
4. College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hamstrings Injury;
Scoping review
- MeSH:
Biomechanical Phenomena;
Athletes
- From:
Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences
2024;7(2):9-27
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Hamstring strain injury (HSI) is the most common cause of missing practices and sporting events among running-related athletes.
The incidence rate of recurrence in individuals with HSI ranges from 12% to 63%. While various risk factors for HSI have been identified, the
alterations and role of biomechanical factors as potential causes of injury have been largely overlooked.
Objectives:To report the critical biomechanical parameters assessed among running-related athletes with a recurrent HSI and to present common testing protocols in assessing the biomechanical parameters among running-related athletes with a recurrent HSI.
Methods:Eligibility Criteria: Included studies investigated biomechanical parameters assessed among collegiate or elite running-related athletes with recurrent HSI. Sources of Evidence: This scoping review was registered in OSF and was conducted based on PRISMA-ScR. Six electronic databases were systematically searched from 1993 to May 2022. Charting Methods: The reviewers created a data charting tool for the scoping review.
Results:Out of 874 articles, a total of 10 articles were
included in the scoping review. The critical biomechanical parameters assessed include trunk flexion, hip flexion, and knee extension angles
(kinematic variables), flight and stance times and velocity (spatiotemporal variables), and EMG activity of biceps femoris, semitendinosus,
semimembranosus, vastus lateralis, and rectus femoris, knee flexion and extension angle peak joint torque (kinetic variables). The most common
running test protocols used were the 30-meter overground repeated sprint test, a percentage of maximum running velocity (treadmill), and
repeated sprints on a non-motorized treadmill. The most common protocols for isokinetic muscle testing were 60 degrees (concentric), 300 degrees
(concentric), and 180 degrees (eccentric) per second angular velocities.
Conclusion:The review demonstrated a need for more research on this
topic, leading to only limited biomechanical parameters being discussed in the literature. This underscores the need for more rigorous research
that could have practical applications for athletes and coaches.
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