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Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
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Published on: May 1, 2018

Hamstring strains and tears in the athlete.

Kashif Ali1, J Martin Leland

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
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Effective treatment for common hamstring injuries is crucial for athletes. While most strains benefit from pain management and gradual rehabilitation, an evidence-based protocol is still needed. Surgery for complete ruptures shows high athlete satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Hamstring injuries are prevalent in athletes, with high recurrence rates.
  • Effective treatment is essential for athletes to return to their previous performance levels safely.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current approaches for treating hamstring injuries in athletes.
  • To highlight the need for evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on hamstring injury management.
  • Analysis of conservative and surgical treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Most hamstring strains are managed with pain control and progressive rehabilitation.
  • A definitive, evidence-based rehabilitation protocol requires further study.
  • Surgery for complete hamstring ruptures yields high patient satisfaction and return-to-play rates.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management is standard for most hamstring strains.
  • Further research is needed to establish an optimal evidence-based rehabilitation protocol.
  • Surgical intervention for complete ruptures is effective for athlete recovery.