Preventive exercises as group therapy for the hamstring muscles: It takes three to tango

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

The main objective of this thesis is to assess hamstring (i.e., biceps femoris long head, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus) activity during the Nordic hamstring exercise and during high-speed running. And, to investigate the hamstring’s response to eccentric (i.e., active lengthening of muscles) exercises over time on muscle activity and muscle fiber architecture. The results
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Kerkhoffs, Gino, Supervisor
  • Tol, Hans, Supervisor
  • Reurink, Guus, Co-supervisor
  • Tol, J.L., Supervisor
Award date12 Apr 2024
Print ISBNs9789464838794
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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