Hamstrings Flashcards
1
Q
Hamstrings are the _+1 muscles on the back of your legs responsible for knee _____, hip ______, hip _______ and posterior _____ _______
A
3
flexion
extension
rotation
pelvic tilt
2
Q
The hamstrings attach at the _____ tuberosity (sits bones)
A
ischial
3
Q
Injuries to hamstring
A
1 Strain
2 Partial tear
3 Complete tear
4
Q
Why are hamstrings tight? and why should we lengthen them?
A
Modern life missing hinge motions and exercise doesn’t give ROM.
Tight or weak can lead to injury
5
Q
Low back pain in hamstring stretching?
A
Bend Knees
6
Q
What to do when injured with Hamstring stretching?
A
5/10
7
Q
Progress plateau with hamstring stretching?
A
Different stretches, different angles, experiment
