How does a hamstring injury occur?
Hamstring injuries are common in sports where speed and explosiveness play a significant role. They often occur during sprinting, accelerating, or a sudden change of direction. A hamstring injury can be acute, for example, due to an explosive movement that damages a muscle fiber, but can also develop gradually due to overuse.
Initially, you often only feel a slight tension or pain at the back of the thigh during exercise. As the injury worsens, the symptoms increase, and sprinting, accelerating, or even normal running becomes increasingly difficult. Furthermore, a hamstring injury has a high chance of recurrence. If you have had a hamstring injury before, the risk of new complaints is significantly higher. Therefore, good rehabilitation, sufficient recovery, and preventive measures are of great importance.
How do you recover from a hamstring injury?
If you have hamstring problems, always consult a general practitioner or (sports) physiotherapist to determine exactly what the problem is. Take enough time for your rehabilitation and make sure your hamstrings are strong and resilient enough before returning to sport completely. Then gradually build up the training load, as hamstring injuries are known for their high recurrence rate.
To reduce the chance of recurring hamstring problems, the Herzog PRO Compression Short can be worn preventively during training and competitions. The compression shorts support the hamstrings and other thigh muscles by reducing muscle vibrations and shock impact. This means the muscles are supported more efficiently during explosive movements, such as sprinting and accelerating. In addition, the decreasing pressure profile promotes blood circulation and the removal of waste products, which can contribute to faster recovery after exercise.
What makes the PRO Compression Shorts unique?
- Thanks to three measuring points, the fit is precisely tailored to the athlete's leg and buttock contour. This precise fit is necessary to ensure the exact amount of compression and the compression progression.
- A decreasing pressure gradient from 20 mmHg above the knee to 13 mmHg below the buttock ensures a faster venous return.
- Due to the high, dosed compression on the thigh, the muscle mass remains compact, which reduces tensile forces on muscles, tendons and attachments.
- The risk of groin injuries is greatly reduced by the counter pressure in the groin region.
- In addition, there is considerably less chance of muscle damage because the lateral shaking forces and shock loads have much less effect on the relatively heavy thigh muscles.
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