Injury Prevention Insights: "A paradigm shift in hamstring injury prevention"

17/02/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of RugbyMed: The Science of the Game, hosts Carlos Braga and António Cruz Ferreira explore key aspects of injury prevention in Rugby Union, focusing on the latest research and practical applications.They begin by analyzing a systematic review on hamstring injuries, discussing their prevalence, risk factors, and the effectiveness of Nordic hamstring exercises in reducing injury recurrence. They then shift to the role of coach education, exploring what youth rugby coaches need to successfully implement injury prevention programs. Finally, they review the Activate injury prevention program, an evidence-based warm-up routine designed to reduce injuries while enhancing player performance.This episode delivers valuable insights for players, coaches, and medical professionals striving to make rugby safer and more effective.Tune in for evidence-based strategies that can transform training and injury prevention in Rugby Union!Link to What do coaches want? Exploring the preferences of youth rugby union coaches for education in the implementation of injury prevention programmes: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1466853X24001299?via%3DihubLink to Hamstrings injury incidence, risk factors, and prevention in Rugby Union players: a systematic review https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2021.1992601Link to ACTIVATE programme:https://passport.world.rugby/injury-prevention-and-risk-management/activate-programme/

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