Hamstring strain

Hamstring muscle group consists of 3 muscles: biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. The biceps femoris has a long head and a short head. Hamstring muscles act on hip to extend the leg. They are the main muscles at the knee which help with bending of the leg. Hamstring injuries are common in sports like soccer, football, hockey, cricket and athletics

There are two types of strains. Type 1 occurs in high speed running, kicking, twisting, jumping and hurdling. The second type occurs with maximal stretching during high kicking, sliding tackling and forward split. Injuries that happen at the muscle tendon junction are Type 1 injuries. Type II injuries happen close origin of the muscle on your pelvic bone. An injury closer to the pelvic bone has been reported to have longer period of rehabilitation.

Signs and symptoms

Sudden onset of severe pain in the back of your thigh after the injury

Difficulty in walking and unable to run

Local bruising, swelling and tenderness.

Physiotherapy management

Your Physiotherapist will complete a detailed assessment of your Injury and the treatment is planned based on you extend of injury.

Initial management focusses on reducing the pain and minimize scar tissue formation by using ice, compression, elevation electrotherapy modalities and controlled muscle activation as tolerated after the rest period. When you are able to walk without any pain and able to maintain a resisted muscle contraction without pain, active rehabilitation phase starts which includes stretching program, soft tissue techniques/ manual therapy and progressive strengthening. The next stages are functional Phase or return to full training and return to play. The time frame of each stage depends on the type of Injury, extend of Injury and the tasks involved for return to function. Your Physiotherapist will assess you in each stage and progress through these stages to help with return to sports or other activities.

You have high chances of re injury because of inadequate rehabilitation and premature return to competition before complete recovery takes place. Eccentric strength training, balance or proprioception exercises and sports specific training is necessary to reduce or prevent re injuries.

Immediate Help through Physiotherapy for Hamstring Strain

Sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh? Any swelling or bruising in the back of the thigh? Muscle weakness in the back of the thigh? How about tenderness or soreness? Are you suffering from limited range of motion in the leg? Did you hear any popping or snapping sensation during injury? Any pain while walking or bending the knee?

At Curezone Physiotherapy, our Hamstring Strain pain experts in Mississauga and Oakville aim to improve overall strength and flexibility of the thighs through targeted stretches for pain and exercises. If you are looking for the best Hamstring Strain Physiotherapy Mississauga or Oakville, or Hamstring Strain physio NEAR ME, look no further! We aim to be YOUR best Hamstring Strain pain physiotherapist in Mississauga and Oakville areas, and are here and ready to teach you the best exercises and stretches for all leg related conditions.

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