Eccentric Hamstring Slider - Strengthening exercise for tendinitis
Exercise Overview
The eccentric hamstring slider is a strengthening exercise designed to load the hamstring muscles and tendon during the lengthening phase. It is commonly used in rehabilitation for hamstring tendinopathy and related posterior thigh or knee conditions to improve strength, tendon capacity, and movement control.
Muscles Involved
Biceps femorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosusGluteus maximusGastrocnemiusRectus abdominisTransversus abdominis
Related Conditions
Hamstring tendinopathyDistal hamstring tendinitisProximal hamstring tendinopathyPosterior knee painHamstring strain rehabilitationReduced eccentric hamstring strength
