https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index en-us 5 https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:5100 Wed 12 Oct 2022 11:53:52 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:20525 Wed 12 May 2021 23:28:28 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:5106 Wed 12 May 2021 20:20:48 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:20526 0.05) over the course of assessment when compared to the control. Eccentric hamstrings peak torque observed significant improvements (p<0.05) of between 5.72 and 12.82 % within the intervention group, while the countermovement jump indicated a significant 15.59 % increase (p<0.05). Additionally, the functional ratio and the eccentric utilization ratio both indicated no significant changes (p>0.05), with a 2.48-7.66 % and 5.33 % improvement noted following completion of assessment. Conclusion: Isokinetic responses at baseline observed decreased quadriceps strength, and increased hamstring strength when compared to both amateur and professional populations examined in previous studies, for both isokinetic testing speeds. Additionally, performance measures indicated similar responses to other amateur populations. Regarding the intervention, significant improvements in eccentric hamstring peak torque and countermovement jump indicate the partial success of the present intervention. Additionally, while the functional ratio and eccentric utilization ratio reported no significant changes, improvements were noted within the intervention group while the control noted no change. The Nordic hamstring lower therefore resulted in strength improvements within the eccentric hamstrings, reported as a significant factor for injury risk, however, such changes were not sufficient to significantly impact the functional ratio. It can be concluded that community based programs within South Africa have the potential to be effective; however, there are many barriers to implementation, including, language, ethnic and cultural differences, while a lack of resources and infrastructure play a significant role in a lack of development. More research of this nature is required to provide scientific support for structures and guidelines for the peri-urban community based South African player, to ensure the efficacy of internationally successful interventions such as the Nordic exercise.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 17:09:25 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:5151 Wed 12 May 2021 15:47:42 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:5144 Thu 13 May 2021 06:54:06 SAST ]]> https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:5157 Thu 13 May 2021 04:11:54 SAST ]]>