J Foot Ankle Res September 2018 PMID 29492109

Higher frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track and field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle - a 17 years observational cohort study.

Nikolaos Malliaropoulos, Georgios Bikos, Maria Meke, Korakakis Vasileios, Xavier Valle, Heinz Lohrer, Nicola Maffulli, Nat Padhiar

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Most discussions support the study’s conclusion that previous ankle injuries are linked to later hamstring injuries, with phrases like 'rehab should focus on improvement of proprioception & strength' demonstrating a practical interest. The tone emphasizes both understanding and applying research findings to athlete care, reflecting a generally positive outlook on its impact.

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Most discussions agree with the findings, emphasizing the importance of injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

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Participants show high interest, especially in understanding injury patterns and prevention methods.

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Comments often reference specific injury types, recovery techniques, or implications for athletes, indicating active engagement.

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The discussions highlight the potential for influencing training and medical practices in sports, though not universally seen as transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that elite athletes who previously injured their ankle are more likely to suffer a hamstring injury later on, suggesting a possible link between the two types of injuries.
  • The data showed that athletes with an initial ankle injury had a significantly higher chance (around 42%) of later experiencing a hamstring injury compared to those whose first injury was a hamstring.
  • Factors like gender, age, or injury severity did not significantly affect the likelihood of these injuries, indicating that a prior ankle injury is a key predictor for future hamstring injuries in elite track and field athletes.]

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✅エリート短距離選手のハムストリング傷害を経験する選手は以前に足関節捻挫を受傷している選手が多い 足関節捻挫の影響が下肢機能、また動きにも影響しているとすると、リハビリとしては足関節のみならず下肢、全身の筋力、固有感覚の向上にも努める必要が考えられます https://t.co/3rHZmCI5Yv

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Bruce Williams
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Top Feb 2018 tweet ⬆️frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track & field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle - 17 years observational cohort study. rehab should focus on improvement of proprioception & strength of LE after ankle injuries https://t.co/DZeDe2dfkj https://t.co/kVPfYdLO3h

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Yasuhiro Kunita / 國田泰弘
@kunita_pt · X

✅エリート短距離選手のハムストリング傷害を経験する選手は以前に足関節捻挫を受傷している選手が多い 足関節捻挫の影響が下肢機能、また動きにも影響しているとすると、リハビリとしては足関節のみならず下肢、全身の筋力、固有感覚の向上にも努める必要が考えられます https://t.co/3rHZmCI5Yv

Feb 19, 2022 · 3 likes · 276 followers View post →
Bruce Williams
@Docorange1 · X

Top Feb 2018 tweet ⬆️frequency of hamstring injuries in elite track & field athletes who had a previous injury to the ankle - 17 years observational cohort study. rehab should focus on improvement of proprioception & strength of LE after ankle injuries https://t.co/DZeDe2dfkj https://t.co/kVPfYdLO3h

Jan 3, 2019 · 1 like · 4,407 followers View post →
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