Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?

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Andrews, Max, Pai S., Anoosha, Shield, Anthony, Bourne, Matthew and Pincheira, Patricio. 2025. "Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?" The Conversation.
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Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?

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AuthorsAndrews, Max, Pai S., Anoosha, Shield, Anthony, Bourne, Matthew and Pincheira, Patricio
Publication TitleThe Conversation
Year2025
Place of PublicationAustralia
Web Address (URL)https://theconversation.com/why-do-hamstring-injuries-happen-so-often-and-how-can-they-be-prevented-263038?utm_medium=article_clipboard_share&utm_source=theconversation.com
KeywordsSports injuries ; Sport and Society; Running injuries ; Sport science; Running
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020420701. Biomechanics
Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Queensland
Stanford University, United States
Queensland University of Technology
Griffith University
School of Health and Medical Sciences
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