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Hamstring strain injury rehabilitation
Hickey, Jack Th. Opar, David A. Weiss, Leigh J. Heiderscheit, Bryan C.
Hickey, Jack Th.
Opar, David A.
Weiss, Leigh J.
Heiderscheit, Bryan C.
Abstract
Hamstring strain injuries are common among athletes and often require rehabilitation to prepare players for a timely return to sport performance while also minimizing reinjury risk. Return to sport is typically achieved within weeks of the injury; however, subsequent athlete performance may be impaired, and reinjury rates are high. Improving these outcomes requires rehabilitation practitioners (eg, athletic trainers and physical therapists) to understand the causes and mechanisms of hamstring strain injury, know how to perform a thorough clinical examination, and progress loading to the site of injury safely and effectively. This narrative review discusses current clinical concepts related to these aspects of rehabilitation for hamstring strain injury, with the aim of helping practitioners improve athletes' outcomes. Collectively, this knowledge will inform the implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.
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Date
2022
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Athletic Training
Book
Volume
57
Issue
2
Page Range
125-135
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ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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All rights reserved
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