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 …

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 …

» Making a diagnosis of hamstring injuries should start with an accurate history describing
the mechanism of injury and a thorough physical examination. Magnetic resonance imaging …

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 …

ABSTRACT Purpose/Background: Hamstring injuries are common at all levels of sport,
however recurrence rates are disproportionate compared to other soft tissue injuries. Age …

Hamstring injuries are a frequent injury in athletes. Proximal injuries are common, ranging
from strain to complete tear. Strains are managed nonoperatively, with rest followed by …

Acute hamstring injuries are the most prevalent muscle injuries reported in sport. Despite a
thorough and concentrated effort to prevent and rehabilitate hamstring injuries, injury …

The hamstrings group is made up of three two-joint muscles whose unique anatomy and
functional properties during movement make this group particularly susceptible to muscle …

The present book is a monumental effort in order to cover all aspects of hamstring injuries
taking it all the way from the basic understanding of its nature and pathogenesis, over the …

Injury to the hamstring muscle complex (HMC) is extremely common in the athletic
community. Anatomical and functional aspects of the HMC predispose it to injury, including …