Common practices in prevention of hamstring injuries among sports physiotherapists and basketball coaches in Metro Manila

The main objective of this study is to determine the common practices in preventing hamstring injuries among sports physiotherapists and basketball coaches residing in Metro Manila. The aims of the study are the following: (1) to determine the common practices of ports physiotherapists and basketball coaches as to pre-training, during training, and post-training management; and (2) to determine the common practices according to the clinical experiences of sports physiotherapists and coaching experiences of basketball coaches. A total of 40 respondents completed the online questionnaire/survey but only 38 participants were included in this study; 13 (34.21%) of those are sports physiotherapists and 25 (65.79%) are basketball coaches. The participants were selected following this inclusion criteria: (1) sports physiotherapists and basketball coaches who are residing in Metro Manila and currently handling or have handled basketball players and (2) sports physiotherapists and basketball coaches who have incorporated injury prevention and performance enhancement management programs to their training routines for basketball players. Through a descriptive quantitative research designed study, the researchers were able to determine the common practices in preventing hamstring injuries among sports physiotherapists and basketball coaches through a questionnaire provided in this study. The data were analyzed with the use of frequency distribution. The mean and standard deviation of the answers were also determined. Based on the results of the study, the common practices under pre-training management of sports physiotherapists and basketball coaches include stretching or flexibility exercises, neuromuscular training, management of psychosocial factors, and player load management. As for preventive exercises during training, the common practices were plyometric and running drill exercises together with sports-specific interventions. In terms of post-training management, the common practices were stretching or flexibility exercises and rest & recovery: Recovery is for at least 2 hours. The researchers have observed that the common practices were similar but with varying rankings. Other practices provided were not considered as common practices as the answers gathered have a 1:1 ratio (one respondent is to one specific management)