Orthopedics This Week

Hamstrings Under Pressure: What Really Loads Them — Sprinting or the RDL?

Fascinating study compares seven commonly prescribed exercises for hamstring strengthening, particularly for a return-to-sport after injury.

Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain

By working on the glutes and core, you’ll protect your lower back from injury and improve the alignment of your hips. This can counteract the effects of sitting for hours and stretch tight hip flexor ...
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Hamstring force and stretch during progressively increasing running speeds and the eccentric phase of resistance training exercises commonly used for injury prevention and ...

Objectives To compare the force and stretch demands experienced by the hamstrings during seven resistance training rehabilitation exercises and progressively increasing running speeds. Methods A cross ...
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Follow these easy home strength training exercises for maximum gains with minimum effort

Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Think again. James Witts shares how to build muscle at home – no equipment ...