Primary Prevention of Hamstring Injury - Quick Guide
Warwick-Smith, Andrew (2021)
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021092318016
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021092318016
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The aim of this thesis was to search for evidence-based literature regarding hamstring injury prevention. The literature was used to create and produce an educational quick guide on primary prevention of hamstring injury for the Finnish rugby community as the objective was to improve understanding and prevention of hamstring injuries amongst players and coaching staff alike.
Literature was sourced predominantly from within the last 10years except for text that was still applicable but over 10 years old. A generic search of hamstring injury produced concept and strategies across different hamstring prevention types; Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. The literature that was most applicable for this thesis was within the primary prevention category. Given the amateur status of Finnish rugby currently, primary prevention was the logical step or choice for the creation of such an educational guide.
Comprehensive literature from various clinical experts and researchers specifically in the field of hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation was recently published (2020) from which the backbone of this thesis was based. In addition, this latest evidence-based literature formed the basis of the quick guide in primary prevention of hamstring injury.
Current literature also gave clarity to the plethora of well researched interventions, its shortfalls, and limitations as well as the reinforcement of effective approaches and considerations in creating and implementing primary prevention programmes. It was clear that eccentric based exercises such as the Nordic Hamstring Exercise, as much as it has now been studied and proven, still demanded strict adherence from staff and players alike to ensure its effectiveness.
The aim and objective of this thesis was achieved, resulting in a booklet style educational guide ready for distribution to the wider Finnish rugby community, its coaches, and players.
Literature was sourced predominantly from within the last 10years except for text that was still applicable but over 10 years old. A generic search of hamstring injury produced concept and strategies across different hamstring prevention types; Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. The literature that was most applicable for this thesis was within the primary prevention category. Given the amateur status of Finnish rugby currently, primary prevention was the logical step or choice for the creation of such an educational guide.
Comprehensive literature from various clinical experts and researchers specifically in the field of hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation was recently published (2020) from which the backbone of this thesis was based. In addition, this latest evidence-based literature formed the basis of the quick guide in primary prevention of hamstring injury.
Current literature also gave clarity to the plethora of well researched interventions, its shortfalls, and limitations as well as the reinforcement of effective approaches and considerations in creating and implementing primary prevention programmes. It was clear that eccentric based exercises such as the Nordic Hamstring Exercise, as much as it has now been studied and proven, still demanded strict adherence from staff and players alike to ensure its effectiveness.
The aim and objective of this thesis was achieved, resulting in a booklet style educational guide ready for distribution to the wider Finnish rugby community, its coaches, and players.