Clinical Research Directory

Comparison of the Effects of Selected Training Methods and SIS Stimulation on Balance, Motor Tests, and Strength

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of four-week training interventions-Nordic Hamstring Exercise, plyometric training, and neuromuscular training-combined with Super Inductive Stimulation (SIS) on hamstring muscle strength, balance, and motor performance.

Myofascial Release Combined With FIFA 11+: Effects on Hamstring Flexibility and Injury Risk

Football is a physically demanding sport that involves frequent jumping, cutting, and sudden changes in direction, making players vulnerable to various musculoskeletal injuries especially around the knee(1, 2). If not properly addressed, such mechanical demands can place excessive stress on key structures like the Hamstring, ACL and MCL, increasing the risk of injury during high-impact movement(1). Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries among football players, with significant impact on their performance and career longevity(1). These injuries are especially prevalent due to the high-intensity nature of football, involving rapid sprinting, cutting, and changes of direction. Studies have shown that hamstring strains account for a substantial proportion of all injuries in football, ranging from 12% to 20% of total injuries in professional and amateur levels. Given the high rate of recurrence and the long recovery times associated with hamstring injuries, there has been growing interest in injury prevention programs aimed at reducing the risk of these injuries. Many of these injuries stem from deficits in dynamic balance, inadequate landing strategies, and reduced strength in the lower limbs(3). When such deficits persist, they increase biomechanical load on the knee joint, raising the likelihood of ligament injuries during explosive actions(4). By addressing these movement impairments, programs like FIFA 11+ aim to improve neuromuscular coordination and reduce injury rates among football players

The Effect of Capacitive and Resistive Electrical Transfer Therapy on Hamstring Injuries

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of capacitive resistive electric transference (CRET), which is frequently used in clinics and sports clubs for professional soccer players with hamstring injuries. We thought that CRET could have positive effects on tissue healing in the subacute phase of hamstring injuries.

System Dynamics Model for Acute Non-contact Lower Extremity Injuries Prediction

Despite the extensive research on prevention and prediction strategies, hamstrings strains injury (HSI) persists at a high rate in team sports and specifically in football. An initial injury increases the risk for re-injury and affects performance, whereas the financial cost for athletes and teams is crucial due to the time needed for appropriate rehabilitation. For that reason, it is critical to formulate better strategies in order to predict and prevent HSI. This study aims to develop a system dynamics (SD) model to evaluate HSI risk. First, a literature review will be carried out on the current approaches and identification of intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors of hamstrings strain injuries. Second, co-creation workshops based on the method of Group Modeling Building (GMB) will be applied to develop the SD for the HSI model. This co-creation process will involve stakeholders such as sports physiotherapists, doctors, and sports scientists. After creating the SD for HSI model, a one-year prospective cohort study will be performed to validate the model with real data and evaluate the ability of the model to predict HSIs. Sports teams will be invited to take part in the validation of the model. Multiple biomechanical parameters and other personal characteristics will be collected. Then, athletes will be monitored for the occurrence of injury and their exposure to injury risk during training and games. The factors' non-linear interaction will be assessed with the statistical method of structural equation modeling and factor analysis. In this way, the factors' interactions extracted for the qualitative phase of the study (group modeling building process) will be quantitatively evaluated. Validating the model with real data will provide a computer simulation platform to test plausible strategies for preventing hamstrings strain injuries prior to implementation and optimize intervention programs.

High Frequency RF Current Effects on Muscle Pain and Function

The purpose of this study is to examine the acute and chronic effects of high frequency electrical current transfer (frequently called "TECAR") on pain and functional movement in individuals with a musculoskeletal injury or pain. The participants will be assigned into an experimental or a control group and outcome measures will be measured prior to, after, 24 and 48 hours following a single intervention session (Acute effects) as well as 3 and 6 months after the intervention (chronic effects).

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in HAMstring Injury (HOTHAM) Trial

The goal of this study is to learn if Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is able to accelerate and improve muscle healing following an acute hamstring injury. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy accelerates the time needed to return to play/-duty following hamstring injury. 2. Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy decrease the amount of reinjuries within 1 year following Return to play/-duty? Besides these questions this study will clinically and radiologically evaluate the healing process over time as well as the occurrence of (serious) adverse events.