Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury
Hamstring injuries are a common occurrence in both recreational and competitive athletes. Professional athletes have an increased incidence of hamstring-related injuries because most of these injuries are often attributed to movements involving forceful and rapid hamstring lengthening. The incidence...
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| author | Adriana Geraci, P.T., D.P.T. Delaney Mahon, P.T., D.P.T. Eric Hu, B.S. Jesus E. Cervantes, B.S. Shane J. Nho, M.D., M.S. |
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| description | Hamstring injuries are a common occurrence in both recreational and competitive athletes. Professional athletes have an increased incidence of hamstring-related injuries because most of these injuries are often attributed to movements involving forceful and rapid hamstring lengthening. The incidence of hamstring injuries is particularly high in professional baseball players, likely due to the high-speed running and frequent transition from static standing to dynamic movements inherent to the sport itself. To improve an athlete’s ability to return to sport and minimize days off due to injury, a programmed rehabilitation program combining a range of training parameters that ensure the athlete can work near the limit of their capacity while concurrently allowing sufficient time for the injured tissue to heal is essential. The purpose of this article is to summarize the different features and evaluation of hamstring injuries in athletes, highlight evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, and identify preventative strategies to effectively and efficiently treat athletes, particularly baseball players, with hamstring injuries. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f95f48a9c6b34c44b57a61510176c1062025-08-20T02:27:54ZengElsevierArthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation2666-061X2025-04-017210102110.1016/j.asmr.2024.101021Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring InjuryAdriana Geraci, P.T., D.P.T.0Delaney Mahon, P.T., D.P.T.1Eric Hu, B.S.2Jesus E. Cervantes, B.S.3Shane J. Nho, M.D., M.S.4Department of Physical Therapy, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Department of Physical Therapy, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.; Address correspondence to Jesus Cervantes, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W Harrison St, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612, U.S.A.Section of Young Adult Hip Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Hamstring injuries are a common occurrence in both recreational and competitive athletes. Professional athletes have an increased incidence of hamstring-related injuries because most of these injuries are often attributed to movements involving forceful and rapid hamstring lengthening. The incidence of hamstring injuries is particularly high in professional baseball players, likely due to the high-speed running and frequent transition from static standing to dynamic movements inherent to the sport itself. To improve an athlete’s ability to return to sport and minimize days off due to injury, a programmed rehabilitation program combining a range of training parameters that ensure the athlete can work near the limit of their capacity while concurrently allowing sufficient time for the injured tissue to heal is essential. The purpose of this article is to summarize the different features and evaluation of hamstring injuries in athletes, highlight evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, and identify preventative strategies to effectively and efficiently treat athletes, particularly baseball players, with hamstring injuries. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666061X24001640 |
| spellingShingle | Adriana Geraci, P.T., D.P.T. Delaney Mahon, P.T., D.P.T. Eric Hu, B.S. Jesus E. Cervantes, B.S. Shane J. Nho, M.D., M.S. Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation |
| title | Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury |
| title_full | Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury |
| title_fullStr | Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury |
| title_short | Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Athletic Hamstring Injury |
| title_sort | prevention and rehabilitation of the athletic hamstring injury |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666061X24001640 |
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