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The effects of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise on knee flexor eccentric strength and hamstring architecture :A systematic review
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- Abstract Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effects of the Nordic hamstring exercise on knee flexor eccentric strength and BFlh architecture. The intervention had to last at least 4 weeks and only adults were selected. Method: This systematic review follows the guidelines presented by the PRISMA statement. Search strategy was obtained by selecting articles from 5 databases. Studies were included if they followed the PICO’s criteria previously stated. The review includes RCT and clinical trials. Results: In total, 6 studies have been selected, recruiting 145 participants. 3 RCT’s and 3 clinical trials allowed us to compare several outcomes. Data concerning outcome’s comparison between baseline and end of intervention were extracted. This way, eccentric knee flexor strength, BFlh’s fascicle length, BFlh’s pennation angle, BFlh’s thickness and hamstring volume could be compared. The RCT’s allowed us to compare intervention groups with a controlled group. Discussion: This study shows encouraging results, especially concerning knee flexor eccentric strength and BFlh’s fascicle length. However, few studies were recruited into this review and small samples size doesn’t allow us to make a stand. Future studies with larger sample and standardized NHE protocols should be conducted to isolate the effects of the NHE.