Hamstring Strain Rehabilitation
Anatomy There are three muscles in the back of the thigh that are collectively called the hamstrings. They are named biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosis. The two attachment sites for the hamstrings are the ischial tuberosity (the bony prominence felt under each buttock when sitting), and the back of the knee at the tibia (shin […]
3 steps to prevent hamstring injury in runners
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in several sports including AFL, soccer, and especially high-speed runners with excessive hamstring lengthening. Despite increased knowledge of hamstring muscle injuries, the incidence has not diminished. Moreover, nearly one-third of these injuries recur within the first year following a return to the sport, with subsequent injuries often being more severe than the […]
5 Things to Avoid After a Hamstring Injury
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”__empty__” _id=”92826″ cols_gap=”{`kc-css`:{}}” css_custom=”{`kc-css`:{`any`:{`typography`:{`color|`:`#000000`}}}}”][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”118211″][kc_column_text _id=”204110″ css_custom=”{`kc-css`:{`any`:{`typography`:{`color|,p`:`#000000`}}}}”] Hamstring injuries are common in sports that involve sprinting, acceleration, deceleration, rapid change in direction, and jumping. It’s occurring in both recreational and professional sports and could lead to substantial time lost from sports and commonly reoccur. The hamstrings consist of three muscles, the […]