Intrinsic risk factors of non-contact quadriceps and hamstring strains in soccer: a prospective study of 100 professional players.

K, Fousekis; E, Tsepis; P, Poulmedis; S, Athanasopoulos; G, Vagenas

doi:10.1136/bjsm.2010.077560

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Intrinsic risk factors of non-contact quadriceps and hamstring strains in soccer: a prospective study of 100 professional players.

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Fousekis K

Tsepis E

Poulmedis P

Abstract

<h4>Objectives</h4>To identify the intrinsic risk factors of non-contact strains in the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles of professional soccer players via a cohort prospective design.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 100 professional soccer players (aged 19.4-27.8 years) from four professional teams unde...

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