Effects of an eccentric training programme on hamstring strain injuries in women football players

• Main Authors: del Ama Espinosa Gurutze (Author), Pöyhönen Tapani (Author), Aramendi José Francisco (Author), Samaniego Juan Carlos (Author), Emparanza Knörr José Ignacio (Author), Kyröläinen Heikki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sciendo, 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Study aim: to test the hypothesis that an eccentric training programme applied on women football players would reduce the hamstring injury rate by improving thigh muscle balance and, particularly, hamstring strength.