Presentation description
Hamstring strain injuries are one of the most common and persistent issues in football, with recurrence rates as high as 34%. Despite advancements in sports medicine, injury rates have increased over the last two decades. Could sprint mechanics hold the key to better prevention strategies?
In this insightful presentation, Dr. Chris Bramah explores the complex relationship between sprint mechanics and hamstring strain injuries. Using the latest research and real-world data, he breaks down key biomechanical factors—such as lumbo-pelvic control, anterior pelvic tilt, and backside mechanics—that may contribute to increased injury risk.
Discover the Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS), a novel approach to identifying at-risk athletes and informing injury prevention strategies. While injury prediction remains elusive, this session offers actionable insights for coaches, medical staff, and performance specialists aiming to reduce injury rates and keep athletes on the field.
Learning objectives
- Identify key biomechanical factors (e.g. pelvic posture, intersegmental control, “backside mechanics”) implicated in hamstring strain risk
- Understand the principles, limitations, and potential application of the S-MAS screening tool
- Critically evaluate the extent to which mechanics can (or cannot) predict future hamstring injury risk
About the presenter
Dr. Chris Bramah of the University of Salford brings both academic research and applied experience in biomechanics to this topic. Through data-driven insights and real-world examples, he challenges simplistic injury prediction models and offers a nuanced view of screening, risk, and performance interplay.
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Contact hours
- Reading time = 10 minutes
- Video length = 32 minutes
- Quiz = 10 minutes
- Total contact hours (rounded down to nearest 0.25 hr) = 0.75
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