Lumbar spine region pathology and hamstring and calf injuries in athletes: is there a connection?
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This paper discusses the theory that subtle lumbosacral canal impingement of the L5 nerve root may be a relatively common occurrence in older footballers and may in fact be a common underlying basis for the age related predisposition towards hamstring and calf strains.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 38 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004