Effect of two eccentric hamstring exercises on muscle architectural characteristics assessed with diffusion tensor MRI.
Jozef J M SuskensLaura SecondulfoÖzgür KilicMelissa T HooijmansGustaaf ReurinkMartijn FroelingAart Johannes NederveenGustav J StrijkersJohannes L TolPublished in: Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports (2022)
The Nordic hamstring exercise intervention did significantly increase the fascicle length of the semitendinosus and the Diver hamstring exercise intervention did significantly change the orientation of fascicles of the biceps femoris long head. As both exercises are complementary to each other, the combination is relevant for preventing hamstring injuries.