Research Article
Investigating the Pre and Post Fatigue Relationship between Maximal Hamstring, Quadricep and Hip Strength, with Sprint Speed, and the Risk of Hamstring and ACL Injury in University Football Players
Author(s): Dan Kiernan*
Football player’s strength and speed has been widely investigated and correlations found between the variables, with both modifiable factors for ACL and hamstring strains. Fatigue exacerbates muscular weaknesses and asymmetries, influencing injury susceptibility. The study aimed to investigate the effect of a football-specific fatigue protocol (SAFT45) on concentric and eccentric quadriceps and hamstring strength, H:Q muscular imbalances, concentric hip extensor strength, hip flexor to extensor muscular imbalances, limb asymmetries and sprint speed, in relation to ACL and hamstring injury risk. Thirteen male footballers, currently competing in the British University Midlands leagues (age: 20.46 ± 1.51 years; height: 178.47 ± 5.31 cm; mass: 74.38 ± 8.83 kg; football playing age 11.08 ± 3.82 years) volunteered to participate, and participants.. Read More»
