Fatigue and its Role in Hamstring Injury Risk

Hamstring (HS) injuries primarily occur during sprinting, particularly during the acceleration phase. Approximately 65 to 75% of injuries happen during this phase. Additionally, 50% of injuries occur in the last 15 minutes of each half, highlighting the impact of fatigue on injury risk. The muscle most frequently affected is the long head of the biceps femoris, which is involved in 80% of these…