Hamstring

01 Jan
2021
Anatomy, Chiropractic, Hamstring, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Remote Associations, Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization
By André Broussard, D.C.

Influence of Lumbar Mobilizations During the Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Hamstring Measures of Knee Flexor Strength, Failure Point, and Muscle Activity: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 44, ISSUE 1, P1-13, JANUARY 01, 2021 Paul Chesterton, MSc Abstract Objective The aims of this study were to quantify the effects of spinal mobilization on force production, failure point, and muscle activity of the hamstrings during the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE), and to explore individual differences in […]

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31 Jan
2019
Hamstring, Muscle, Sports, Stretching
By André Broussard, D.C.

Immediate effects and one-week follow-up after neuromuscular electric stimulation alone or combined with stretching on hamstrings extensibility in healthy football players with hamstring shortening

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies January 2019 Volume 23, Issue 1, Pages 16–22 Luis Espejo-Antúnez Abstract Objective To assess the immediate and mid-term (after 7 days) effects of electric current combined with simultaneous muscle stretching (EME technique) per comparison to the isolated use of the same current (without applying simultaneous muscle stretching), over the […]

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03 Sep
2018
Anatomy, Forward Head Posture, Hamstring, Posture, Remote Associations
By André Broussard, D.C.

Short-term effects of the suboccipital muscle inhibition technique and cranio-cervical flexion exercise on hamstring flexibility, cranio-vertebral angle, and range of motion of the cervical spine in subjects with neck pain: A randomized controlled trial.

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018 Sep 10. doi: 10.3233/BMR-171016. [Epub ahead of print] Jeong ED, Kim CY, Kim SM, Lee SJ, Kim HD. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cervical spinal instability often leads to neck pain and forward head posture (FHP). To improve neck pain and FHP, both the suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) technique and cranio-cervical flexion exercise […]

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20 May
2015
Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Hamstring, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Hip Function and Predictors of Subjective Outcomes in Individuals With a History of Low Back Pain

Mark A. Sutherlin, MS, ATC, CSCS; Joseph M. Hart, PhD, ATC Athletic Training and Sports Health Care May/June 2015 – Volume 7 · Issue 3: 108-116 Posted May 13, 2015 DOI: 10.3928/19425864-20150422-06 Increased fatigability of the trunk and hip extensors has been reported in individuals with a history of low back pain. However, muscle function […]

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18 Jul
2014
Extremities, Hamstring, Knee, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Patellofemoral Joint
By André Broussard, D.C.

Hamstring Tightness and Patellofemoral Pain

Go to: Abstract J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Jul; 26(7): 961–964. Published online 2014 Jul 30. doi:  10.1589/jpts.26.961 PMCID: PMC4135215 Correlation between Intrinsic Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Young Adults and Lower Extremity Biomechanics Ohjeoung Kwon, PT, Msc,1 Mijung Yun, PT, Msc,1 and Wanhee Lee, PT, PhD1,* Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to […]

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22 Dec
2013
Dry Needling, Exercise & Rehab, Hamstring, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Stabilization Exercises, Tendons
By André Broussard, D.C.

Rehabilitation of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Utilizing Eccentric Training, Lumbopelvic Stabilization, and Trigger Point Dry Needling

Rehabilitation of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Utilizing Eccentric Training, Lumbopelvic Stabilization, and Trigger Point Dry Needling: 2 Case Reports Authors: Dhinu J. Jayaseelan, DPT, OCS1, Nick Moats, MPT, OCS2, Christopher R. Ricardo, CSCS3 Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2013 Volume:44 Issue:3 Pages:198–205 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4905 Study Design Case report. Background Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is […]

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09 Dec
2013
Anatomy, Hamstring, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Muscle, Musculoskeletal System, Remote Associations
By André Broussard, D.C.

Comparison of erector spinae and hamstring muscle activities and lumbar motion during standing knee flexion in subjects with and without lumbar extension rotation syndrome

J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2013 Dec;23(6):1311-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.07.004. Epub 2013 Aug 6. Kim SH1, Kwon OY, Park KN, Kim MH. Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the activity of the erector spinae (ES) and hamstring muscles and the amount and onset of lumbar motion during standing knee flexion between individuals with and without […]

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25 Sep
2013
Anatomy, Hamstring, Low Back Pain Risk Factors, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal System, Remote Associations
By André Broussard, D.C.

Tight Hamstrings and Low Back Pain

Spino-pelvic-rhythm with forward trunk bending in normal subjects without low back pain Hasebe K, et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2013 Oct 12. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract A strong correlation between low back pain and tight hamstrings has been reported. However, the effect of tight hamstrings on spinal biomechanics remains unclear. The purpose […]

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