With winter sports like soccer/football, netball, AFL, rugby, etc in season, hamstring injuries are common. Hamstring injuries are common at all levels of sport, however recurrence rates are disproportionate compared to other soft tissue injuries. This might not be a light bulb moment, yet did you know a previous calf injury increases the risk of a hamstring strain by 50%?
Did you know a previous calf injury increases the risk of a hamstring strain by 50%?
It’s well researched and known that a previous hamstring injury can lead to a subsequent hamstring strains. This research article has identified that a previous a calf injury as something that can increase your risk of a hamstring strain. They hypothesised that the previously injured hamstring would have had reduced exposure and tolerance to injury mechanisms and high speed running workloads, putting higher demand on the calf.
This emphasises the importance of sound and complete rehab following any injury to reduce the risk of re-injury or subsequent injuries along the kinetic chain. If you have been battling with recurrent hamstring issues, give the team at PROHEALTH PHYSIO & FITNESS a call on 8317-7770.