Hamstring Stability Exercise

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Jackson Sayers, B.Sc. (Kinesiology), discusses ball-assisted hamstring stability strength exercises.
Jackson Sayers, B.Sc. (Kinesiology), discusses ball-assisted hamstring stability strength exercises.
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Featuring Jackson Sayers, B.Sc. (Kinesiology)

Duration: 43 seconds

Presenter: Mr. Jackson Sayers, Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Kinesiologist

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Hamstring Stability Exercise

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1

The hamstring muscles are a group of four muscles.

Explanation:

The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles. They're located along the back of the thigh, running from the hip to just below the knee.

2

Poor flexibility can be the cause of an injured hamstring.

Explanation:

If you're not flexible enough, exercise or movement can injure your hamstring muscles.

3

A Grade 2 hamstring muscle strain means the muscle tissue has torn away from tendon or bone.

Explanation:

A Grade 3 hamstring muscle strain means the muscle tissue has torn away from tendon or bone.

4

Hamstring exercises are never done with Swiss balls.

Explanation:

There are a number of effective hamstring strength exercises you can do with a Swiss ball, including a single- and double-leg hamstring curl.

5

Hamstring exercises can be good for the hip joint as well.

Explanation:

Because the hamstrings cross and act on the hip and knee joints, hamstring exercises can help strengthen and stabilize those areas as well.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.