• July 1, 2026 | 2:10 PM - 3:05 PM
• PCC,Hall B (or C)

Practical Considerations For Hamstring Health: A Professional Soccer Athletic Trainer's Perspective

Hamstring strains constitute a large proportion of all sports injuries. Refocusing attention to less conventional, but equally practical aspects of rehabilitation is paramount. The presentation will review the literature, supplemented with recent clinical practices. Clinicians will consider the relationship of traditional exercises and the level of hamstring activation during high intensity efforts. Incorporating earlier isometrics and eccentrics at longer lengths reduce time to return. Additionally, a renewed focus on building high speed volume at low thresholds and incorporating peak intensity training may mitigate time-loss. The combination of these aspects and appropriate application may lead clinicians to better outcomes.

Learning Objectives - Describe the etiology of hamstring injuries and how they impact time loss.
- Describe the advanced exercises that can be incorporated early in the rehabilitation from injury.
- Apply knowledge of GPS or objective metrics to on-field return.
- Discuss the value and application of peak intensity drills in mid-late stage return-to-play.

Keywords: Rehabilitation; return to play, wearables

Presented by: Professional Soccer AT Society