Comparisons of eccentric knee flexor strength and asymmetries across elite, sub-elite and school level cricket players

Background. There has been a continual increase in injury rates in cricket, with hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) being the most prominent. Eccentric knee flexor weakness and bilateral asymmetries are major modifiable risk factors for future HSIs. However, there is a lack of data relating to eccentr...

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Main Authors: Wade J. Chalker, Anthony J. Shield, David A. Opar, Justin W.L. Keogh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-02-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1594.pdf