Training & movement
B · Reasonable confidenceEccentric hamstring training and injuries: sticking with it matters
Subject: Eccentric training to prevent hamstring injuries depends on adherence
What this means
Across all participants, eccentric hamstring training did not clearly lower injury risk (risk ratio 0.59). Among those who stuck with the training, risk was clearly lower (0.35).
Goode AP, Reiman MP, Harris L, DeLisa L, Kauffman A, Beltramo D, Poole C, Ledbetter L, Taylor AB · 2015 · British Journal of Sports Medicine 49(6):349-356
What does this rating mean?
A solid systematic review with caveats, or consistent indications with a limited scope.
Findings
The preventive effect correlates strongly with how faithfully participants actually carried out the programme.
Size of the research
4 of 349 screened studies met the criteria. The number of participants is not given in the abstract.
What to keep in mind
Only four studies were included. The overall estimate was imprecise and varied widely between studies. No review protocol was registered in advance.
Practical conclusion for REZA
One of the clearest examples that the best programme is worthless if it isn't done. Used to support the mental-coaching pillar.
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Methodology
Systematic review with meta-analysis
Original source
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-093466 · PMID: 25227125
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