From Core to Kick: The Pelvis as the Missing Link in Hamstring and Groin Injuries ft. Nick van der Horst

About this episode

Dr. Nick van der Horst discusses the importance of pelvic control in preventing and rehabilitating hamstring and groin injuries in football.

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Nick van der Horst, a sports physiotherapist, discusses the significant impact of hamstring and groin injuries in football, emphasizing the importance of pelvic control in injury prevention and rehabilitation. He highlights the prevalence of these injuries, the role of eccentric strength training, and the need for comprehensive screening and assessment methods. Dr. van der Horst shares insights on how to modify pelvic posture and control during rehabilitation, providing practical advice for integrating these concepts into injury prevention programs. The discussion also covers the relationship between pelvic mechanics and performance optimization, making it clear that understanding these factors is crucial for effective rehabilitation and injury prevention in sports. Guest Dr. Nick van der Horst is a sports physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist with deep expertise in football medicine. He's currently part of the medical staff at PSV Eindhoven's first team, where he focuses on on- and off-field rehab, return-to-play strategies, and injury prevention.Nick earned his PhD at UMC Utrecht with a thesis on preventing hamstring injuries in male…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Nick van der Horst

Topics covered

• hamstring injuries
• groin injuries
• pelvic control
• injury prevention
• rehabilitation
• eccentric strength training
• football medicine

Keywords

• hamstring injuries
• groin injuries
• pelvic mechanics
• eccentric strength training
• rehabilitation
• injury prevention
• football performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PSV Eindhoven, KNVB, Go Ahead Eagles, SoccerDoc

Places: UMC Utrecht

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