Acute hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries resulting in loss of time for
athletes at all levels of competition. 1–8 Those involved in sports that require high sprinting …

Hamstring injuries are one of the most frequently occurring injuries in sports, accounting for
12% to 29% of all injuries in athletes. 1–7 After an initial injury, athletes have increased rates …

Hamstring injuries are the most prevalent muscle injury in sports involving rapid acceleration
and maximum speed running. Injury typically occurs in an acute manner through an …

Background: It is important for clinicians to rely on suitable prognosis factors after hamstring
injuries because of the high incidence of these injuries and time away from athletic activities …

Hamstring injuries (HSI) are the source of significant impairment and disability for both
professional and recreational athletes. The incidence and prevalence of HSIs has been well …

Background: The use of validated outcome questionnaires and magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) when assessing outcomes after surgical treatment of proximal hamstring …

Hamstring tears are exceedingly common in a variety of athletic populations and contribute
to a significant amount of morbidity and time lost from sport. Many modifiable and …

OBJECTIVE. Hamstring injuries are common in sports. Although management and
outcomes are sport specific, clinical evaluation alone is a poor guide for treatment planning …

Pre-exercise stretching and adequate warm-up are important in the prevention of hamstring
injuries. A previous mild injury or fatigue may increase the risk of injury. Hamstring muscle …

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 …