Biomechanical Parameters Assessed During Running Among Running-Related Athletes with Recurrent Hamstring Strain Injury: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Hamstring strain injury (HSI) is a common non-contact injury, with most cases occurring among running-related athletes and sporting events. HSI is characterized by sharp, intense pain throughout the posterior thigh, necessitating the rapid cessation of physical activity. Injury rates are predicted to be 3–4.1 per 1000 hours of competition and 0.4–0.5 per 1000 hours of training. The rate of injuries during training sessions has increased more than in competitive matches, with an average increase of 4% per year. This scoping review aims to determine the biomechanical parameters (kinematics and kinetics) associated with recurrent hamstrings injury occur among running-related athletes. Peer-reviewed papers focusing on biomechanical risk factors associated with recurrent hamstring injury among running-related athletes (sprinters, runners, basketball players, and football or soccer players) will be eligible for inclusion. Studies from inception to May 2022 written in English or English translation will be sought for this scoping review. The proposed scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. The search strategy will aim to locate both published and unpublished studies. An initial limited search of PubMed will be undertaken to identify articles on the topic. The search strategy will be adapted for each database and information source, including all specified keywords and index terms. The reference list of all included sources of evidence will be screened for additional studies. Data will be extracted from papers included in the scoping review by two or more independent reviewers using a data extraction tool developed by the reviewers. The data will be presented in tabular form. A narrative summary will accompany the tabulated results and describe how the results relate to the review objective and question/s