We determined the frequency of strength disorders in 26 athletes with a history of hamstring
muscle injury and recurrent strains and discomfort. We also assessed the effectiveness of …

Hamstring strain injuries remain a challenge for both athletes and clinicians, given their high
incidence rate, slow healing, and persistent symptoms. Moreover, nearly one third of these …

Study Design Prospective randomized comparison of 2 rehabilitation programs. Objectives
The objectives of this study were to compare the effectiveness of 2 rehabilitation programs …

Following hamstring strain. rehabilitation is often prolonged and frustrating for the athlete
and for the sports medicine clinician. Though the initial treatment of rest, ice, compression …

Hamstring strain injuries are common among sports that involve sprinting, kicking, and high-
speed skilled movements or extensive muscle lengthening-type maneuvers with hip flexion …

The purpose of this paper is to review those studies which have attempted to delineate
causative factors of hamstring strains. Anatomy and biomechanics of the hamstring muscle …

Hamstring muscle injury is a complex problem for athletes, physicians, physical therapists,
and athletic trainers. This injury lends to recur and to limit participation in athletic …

The purpose of this study was to determine the isokinetic profile of specialized athletes with
previous hamstring tears and recurrent complaints upon return to sports activities, using a …

In brief Strains to the hamstring muscle group are prevalent and, unfortunately, often
recurrent, with prolonged rehabilitation and persistent disability. Most hamstring injuries are …

Hamstring strains are among the most common injuries (and reinjuries) in athletes. Studies
combining electromyography with gait analysis have elucidated the timing of activity of the …