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4 Simple Steps for Strained Hamstring Rehab

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Anatomy of Running Hamstring strains typically occur during the late swing phase of gait. As the lower leg swings forward, the hamstrings contract eccentrically to slow the lower leg. Since the muscle fibers of the hamstring are lengthening while contracting, this can lead to a strain of the hamstring muscles.

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Stay Flexible This Fall: Chiropractic Stretches

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By incorporating chiropractic care and flexibility exercises into your routine, you can improve your range of motion and alleviate tension in your body. Seated Hamstring Stretch Hamstrings tend to tighten up during cooler months due to reduced physical activity. Repeat 10 times, flowing with your breath.

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Preventing Running Injuries This Fall: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Season

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Here’s why: Lower Body Strengthening: Exercises like squats, lunges, and step-ups build strength in your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Incorporate exercises like planks, Russian twists, and leg raises into your routine to enhance core strength. Strengthening these areas helps support your running and prevent injuries.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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Differentiating lumbar radiculopathies from hamstring strains can be challenging; however, Braggard test can help, as hamstring symptoms typically remain unaffected by this maneuver, while lumbar spine issues may be exacerbated. (7) Adding ankle eversion to the Braggard test can help differentiate tibial nerve involvement. Pesonen, J.,

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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But here's the catch: if you're not incorporating these techniques and associated home exercises into your practice, you’re missing out on a critical tool that can set you apart. Deeper Dive: Check out our prior blog and tutorial video on 4 Nerve Flossing Exercises for Back & Leg Pain Relief. Check out this video to learn how.

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Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

Exercise interventions and long-term outcomes These variables were the impetus for Ludwig and his associates to evaluate if exercise can impact static posture from adolescence to adulthood. 2 His protocols strengthen the core, rectus abdominus, obliques, gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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1] AMI involves inhibition of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) muscle and extension deficits due to hamstring contracture, which can lead to patella baja, a condition where the patella is below its normal position, resulting in a hard endpoint when extending the leg.