Biceps femoris long head muscle and aponeurosis geometry in males with and without a history of hamstring strain injury.
Stephanie L LazarczukTyler J CollingsAndrea H HamsRyan Gregory TimminsDavid A OparSuzi EdwardsAnthony J ShieldRod S BarrettMatthew N BournePublished in: Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports (2024)
Aponeurosis geometry differed between limbs with and without a history of HSI. The significantly larger BFlh proximal aponeuroses and smaller muscle-to-aponeurosis volume ratios in previously injured limbs could alter the strain experienced in muscle adjacent to the musculotendinous junction during active lengthening. Future research is required to determine if geometric differences influence the risk of re-injury and whether they can be altered via targeted training.