Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?
- Written by Max Andrews, Associate Lecturer of Sports Science, The University of Queensland
In a recent clash against the Melbourne Storm, the Brisbane Broncos endured a nightmare rarely seen in professional sport — three players tore their hamstrings in a single game. Two players, Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam, went down in the same play.
Hamstring strains are the most common non-contact muscle injury in running sports such as rugby...
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