Research Unpacked: Bryan Heiderscheit - Hamstring Strain Risk, Profiling & Return-to-Play

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Episode 158: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dylan Carmody chats to Bryan Heiderscheit. Bryan is a Physical Therapist, Biomechanist and Professor/Vice Chair of research in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, he is also the director of UW Badger Athletic Performance.

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Topics Discussed

• Hamstring Injury Risk Factors
• Methods of Profiling and Monitoring Hamstring Performance
• Guiding Principles for Hamstring Rehabilitation
• Screening and Assessment of Hamstring Strength
• The Impact of Detraining on Hamstring Health
• Nuances in Nordic Hamstring Curl Analysis

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Where you can find Bryan

• Linkedin
• Research Gate

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