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Bodyworks: Hamstring Injuries
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 14:22:57
How to recognise them, how to overcome them
UAN:212 Article type:-->Hamstrings are unusual in that they pass over two joints, the hip and the knee. They are therefore most likely to be injured when the hip is bent and the knee fully straightened. Further stretching may cause an injury
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Q+A: Why this sudden hamstring tightness?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q During a recent run, my left hamstring seemed to become quite tight. Im worried that Ive picked up a strain, but as Im training for the Flora London Marathon, Im reluctant to see a physio wholl just tell me to rest. At the moment I
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 11:28:18
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy (non-subscriber preview)
’ll develop an appreciation for the demands on your hamstrings (which power you up) and quadriceps (which steady you down). Three muscles make up the hamstring, which runs down the back of the thigh, bends the knee and extends the leg at the hip
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 10:39:47
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy
’ll develop an appreciation for the demands on your hamstrings (which power you up) and quadriceps (which steady you down). Three muscles make up the hamstring, which runs down the back of the thigh, bends the knee and extends the leg at the hip
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Which Injury Specialist: Sports Masseurs
By Rob Watts on 05/06/2000 19:12:35
When to go, what to expect
LSSM and FSMT.Injuries treated Muscle strains; sprains of the back, hips and leg muscles, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles; shoulder, neck and arm soreness. When to go If you’re stiff or sore after a long run, or have a nagging
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RW's Deeper Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:21:33
If you're comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives
lean back to increase the stretch in the front of your thigh. Take care if you have ankle problems, and stay tall in your upper body to avoid compressing your lower back. 2. Bent-leg standing hamstrings stretchBe thoroughly warmed up before you attempt
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RW's Whole-Body Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:25:36
How to stretch more than one muscle group at once
and feet. Stretches your hamstrings, calves, Achilles tendons, back and shoulders. 2. Lying spinal twistStart on your back with both legs straight. Hug your right knee in towards your chest, and hook your right foot behind your left knee. Then roll to your
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Q+A: I've had a sore Achilles for a year...
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Ive been suffering from a very sore Achilles tendon and hamstring problems in my left leg for nearly a year. I can still run on it, but at the end of the day I cant wait to jump in a warm bath because of the pain. Oddly, it gets worse if I stand
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Give Me Strength
By on 18/11/2009 17:01:29
Use your head - smart strength training will make you a better triathlete
and health clubs. Not because it doesn't work, but because it's tough. The exercises described here can be categorised as knee-dominant exercises that target quadriceps (knee extension), hamstrings (hip extension) and gluteals (hip extension). If you want
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The RW Complete Guide To Stretching
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 16:38:43
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
. 1. Lying hamstring stretch with cordKeep your upper body relaxed and both legs straight as you pull one leg towards you. A variation: lying as before, bend the upper knee in towards your chest. Holding the cord around the foot of the bent leg, push
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