Sep 29, 2022
Version 1
Do differences exist in the hamstring muscles architectural characteristics of elite-level male and female rugby players V.1
- Kevin Cronin1,
- Shane Foley1,
- Sean Cournane1,
- Eamonn Delahunt1
- 1University College Dublin
Protocol Citation: Kevin Cronin, Shane Foley, Sean Cournane, Eamonn Delahunt 2022. Do differences exist in the hamstring muscles architectural characteristics of elite-level male and female rugby players. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.kxygx9e4kg8j/v1
License: This is an open access protocol distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited
Protocol status: Working
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Created: September 29, 2022
Last Modified: September 29, 2022
Protocol Integer ID: 70656
Keywords: Hamstring, Architecture, Injury, Fascicle, Pennation Angle, Rugby
Abstract
Hamstring injuries carry a high injury burden and are more prevalent in males than females. This study is designed as a cross-sectional study with two groups. Forty elite rugby union players (20 males; 20 females) will have their hamstring muscle architecture (fascicle length, pennation angle and muscle thickness) measured using B-mode ultrasound. Muscle architecture is a modifiable risk factor associated with hamstring injuries. The aim of this study will be to determine whether differences exist in the hamstring muscles (Bicep Femoris long head, Bicep Femoris short head, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus) architectural characteristics of elite- level male and female rugby union players.