Prevention is better than cure and there is evidence that a programme of eccentric hamstring exercises can reduce the incidence of hamstring muscle injuries.
The eccentric exercise, such as Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) can be done in the field without the use of any equipment. The NHE has been shown to increase the eccentric strength in the hamstring muscles in male professional soccer players. Players start in a kneeling position, with the torso from the upward held rigid and straight. The training partner ensures that the player’s feet are in contact with the ground throughout the exercise by applying pressure to the player’s heels/lower legs. The player then lowers his upper body to the ground as slowly as possible to maximise loading
The eccentric exercise, such as Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) can be done in the field without the use of any equipment. The NHE has been shown to increase the eccentric strength in the hamstring muscles in male professional soccer players. Players start in a kneeling position, with the torso from the upward held rigid and straight. The training partner ensures that the player’s feet are in contact with the ground throughout the exercise by applying pressure to the player’s heels/lower legs. The player then lowers his upper body to the ground as slowly as possible to maximise loading