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  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Acute hamstring injuries are prevalent in sports like football and track and field.
  • Diagnosis relies on acute posterior thigh pain, pain on contraction, stretching, and palpation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnosis and management of acute hamstring injuries.
  • To discuss the recovery timeline and risk factors for recurrent injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria for acute hamstring injuries.
  • Emphasis on progressive physiotherapeutic exercise programs for non-rupture cases.
  • Identification of key indicators for recurrent hamstring injury risk.

Main Results:

  • The standard treatment for acute hamstring injuries without complete rupture is a progressive physiotherapy program.
  • Mean recovery time is 3-6 weeks, but individual prediction is challenging.
  • High risk of recurrent hamstring injury exists, influenced by prior injuries, tenderness, flexibility, and strength.

Conclusions:

  • Physiotherapy is the evidence-based treatment for acute hamstring injuries.
  • Careful monitoring and assessment are crucial for safe return to sport and minimizing re-injury.
  • History of previous injuries, tenderness, flexibility, and strength are key predictors of recurrence risk.