Posterior muscle of thigh structure

Known as: Muscle, Hamstring, Hamstring, Hamstring muscles 
A group of muscles including the biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus that extend down the back of the thigh.
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2008
Highly Cited
2008
Strength imbalances and prevention of hamstring injury in professional soccer players: a prospective study.
BACKGROUND The relationship between muscle injury and strength disorders remains a matter of controversy. PURPOSE Professional… (More)
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2006
Highly Cited
2006
Incidence, risk, and prevention of hamstring muscle injuries in professional rugby union.
BACKGROUND The incidence of hamstring muscle injuries in professional rugby union is high, but evidence-based information on risk… (More)
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2004
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2004
Risk factors for injuries in football.
BACKGROUND The injury risk in football is high, but little is known about causes of injury. PURPOSE To identify risk factors… (More)
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2001
Highly Cited
2001
Attenuation of skeletal muscle and strength in the elderly: The Health ABC Study.
Although loss of muscle mass is considered a cause of diminished muscle strength with aging, little is known regarding whether… (More)
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2001
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2001
A comparison of knee joint motion patterns between men and women in selected athletic tasks.
BACKGROUND Women have higher non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury rate than men do in sport activities. Non-contact… (More)
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1997
Highly Cited
1997
Muscle coordination of maximum-speed pedaling.
A simulation based on a forward dynamical musculoskeletal model was computed from an optimal control algorithm to understand uni… (More)
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Plyometric training in female athletes. Decreased impact forces and increased hamstring torques.
The purpose of this study was to test the effect of a jump-training program on landing mechanics and lower extremity strength in… (More)
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1995
Highly Cited
1995
Testosterone administration to elderly men increases skeletal muscle strength and protein synthesis.
Aging men develop a significant loss of muscle strength that occurs in conjunction with a decline in serum testosterone… (More)
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Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
The synergistic action of the anterior cruciate ligament and thigh muscles in maintaining joint stability.
The synergistic action of the ACL and the thigh muscles in maintaining joint stability was studied experimentally. The EMG from… (More)
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Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Architecture of the hind limb muscles of cats: functional significance.
Force, velocity, and displacement properties of a muscle are determined in large part by its architectural design. The relative… (More)
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