Background Previous research has shown that muscle imbalances may be an important risk factor for lower limb injuries in runners. No studies have evaluated hip musculature imbalance in sprinters.

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Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown. Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with ...

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Experts found that for top sprinters, some muscles, such as hip extensor muscles, were far bigger compared to sub-elite sprinters (Getty Images) The study revealed that the size of a number of muscles ...