Training and Hamstring issues

Do we need to change are training practices. We seem to have way to many hamstring issues the last 2 or 3 years.

 

we probably do but I think with the new CBA we will do less not more

 

Thanks for starting this thread, I too was wondering why hamstring injury's occur?
I am not a medical person and I am also interested in why we have have so many? Are the
players just to lazy to condition their bodies? Is it something our training staff is doing?
Please people in the medical profession chime in and let us here your thoughts!

 

From what I know of Andre Johnson, he works quite hard and is always in good shape.

 

Hamstring issues can have several causes. No trainer can eliminate them all. Too much grip, not enough grip, getting pushed where your legs can't go, getting pulled and trying to stop, quick turns, quick stops, etc. All you can do it stretch and hope it heals up.

 

How do you PREVENT hamstrings injuries from occurring?

 

Great thread! I have wondered the same thing this year with all of our hamstring injuries. At first, I just thought it was because we are an "older" team. However, as I have seen a good number of players struggle throughout the year with hamstring issues, I have to believe it was due to the shortened training camps and lockout.

I wonder if the same can be said for all of the high ankle sprains and ACL/ MCL tears this year, because it seems like a lot more "impact" type players have had these injuries this year.

It is probably just part of Roger "not"Good, but h*ll's" diabolical plan... (just kidding there)