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A hamstring strain injury happens when 1 or more of the 3 hamstring muscles or tendons (at the back of the thigh) is torn, either partially or completely.
In fact, hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries of the lower body, particularly affecting athletes participating in sports involving high-speed running, such as
After tearing a
hamstring muscle, the patient is 2 to 6 times more likely to suffer a
subsequent hamstring re-injury. In most cases, hamstring strain injuries are
successfully managed with physiotherapy.
The hamstring muscle group includes 3 muscles along the back of the thigh that connect the pelvis to the leg. They are the primary muscle group responsible for straightening (extending) the hip and bending (flexing) the knee.
The 3 hamstring muscles are:
The anatomy of muscles includes the muscle “belly,” the portion that contracts (tightens) or relaxes to move a limb, and the tendon, the portion that connects the muscle belly to the bone. Hamstring strain injuries occur when there is damage to the muscle belly caused by excessive force being generated while the muscle is being stretched.
This type of injuries typically happens during high-speed running, with sudden starts or changes in direction, or when the muscle is overstretched by activities such as sprinting, hurdling, kicking, or heavy lifting.
Risk factors for hamstring strain injuries include:
When a person experiences a hamstring strain injury, they will feel/experience a sudden pain at the back of the thigh.
Hamstring pulls and injuries happens very quickly and causes the individual to stop performing an activity. The symptoms caused by a mild injury may only last for a few days; symptoms of a more severe hamstring injury can last for weeks.
Common hamstring injury symptoms include:
Diagnosis of a hamstring strain injury starts with a thorough understanding of your health history and the cause of the injury. The questions our senior physiotherapists may ask include:
We will also perform a clinical evaluation, including some of the following tests and measures to determine the nature of your injury:
Typically, hamstring strain injuries are classified as Grade I, II, or III depending on how mild, moderate or severe the injury is:
If we suspect a severe injury (Grade III), you will likely be referred to an orthopedic doctor for medical diagnostic imaging, such as an X-ray or MRI, to evaluate the extent of the injury.
In the event of a fracture of the ischial tuberosity (the “sit-bone,” part of the pelvis) and/or a complete rupture of the muscle, surgery may be recommended.
Immediately after experiencing a hamstring strain injury, seek help from our senior physiotherapists. Before the physical therapy session with us, you can:
We will design an individualized treatment program specific to the exact nature of your injury and your goals. Your treatment may include:
Manual therapy
We are trained in manual (hands-on) therapy to gently move and manipulate muscles and joints to improve motion, flexibility, and strength. We may gently massage and move the affected area to encourage healing. These techniques can target areas that are difficult to treat on your own.
Range-of-motion exercises
Although it is common for your hamstring muscles to feel stiff after an injury, it is important not to stretch these muscles early in the recovery process. We will indicate when it is safe and appropriate to begin gentle flexibility exercises, and will guide you through how to do them in the clinic and at home.
Muscle strengthening exercises
Hamstring strengthening will be an essential part of your rehabilitation program. We will compare the strength of the muscle groups in each leg, and prescribe and teach you specific exercises to target areas of weakness.
Functional training
As you regain the strength in your hamstrings, your movement quality will need to be assessed so you no longer put excessive stress on the previously injured area. We will develop a functional training program for the hamstring muscle group, with a gradual progression back to more demanding activities.
In the event that the severity of your hamstring strain injury requires surgical treatment, our senior physiotherapist will guide your postoperative hamstring physiotherapy rehabilitation. We will communicate with your surgeon to ensure complete and consistent postoperative care.
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