by Matt Shepard | Apr 25, 2014 | Hip Pain, Leg Pain
Hamstring tightness or weakness EFFECTS OF HAMSTRING WEAKNESS:- Weakness of hamstring muscle produces a significant loss of knee flexion strength. Weakness in knee flexion in the erect posture produces little disability. However, weakness of the hamstrings may...
by Matt Shepard | Apr 4, 2014 | Hip Pain, low back, Sports & Athletics, thigh pain
BIOMECHANICS OF THE HAMSTRING MUSCLES The main role of the hamstring muscles is knee flexion, or simply bending the knee. However, it is important to recognize that because these muscles attach on both the medial (inside) and lateral (outside) aspects of the knee...
