Title of article :
Hamstring Muscle Injuries, a Rehabilitation Protocol Purpose
Author/Authors :
Valle ، Xavier Medical Department - Football Club Barcelona , Tol ، Johannes L. Department of Sports Medicine - Aspetar , Hamilton ، Bruce Sports Medicine Department - Millenium Institute of Sport and Health , Rodas ، Gil Medical Department - Football Club Barcelona , Malliaras ، Peter Sports Medicine Department - Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute - Queen Mary University of London , Malliaropoulos ، Nikos Sports Medicine Department - Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute - Queen Mary University of London , Rizo ، Vicenc Medical Department - Football Club Barcelona , Moreno ، Marcel Medical Department - Football Club Barcelona , Jardi ، Jaume Medical Department - Football Club Barcelona
Abstract :
Context: Hamstring acute muscle injuries are prevalent in several sports including AFL football (Australian Football League), sprinting and soccer, and are often associated with prolonged time away from sport. Evidence Acquisition: In response to this, research into prevention and management of hamstring injury has increased, but epidemiological data shows no decline in injury and re-injury rates, suggesting that rehabilitation programs and return to play (RTP) criteria have to be improved. There continues to be a lack of consensus regarding how to assess performance, recovery and readiness to RTP, following hamstring strain injury. Results: The aim of this paper was to propose rehabilitation protocol for hamstring muscle injuries based on current basic science and research knowledge regarding injury demographics and management options. Conclusions: Criteria-based (subjective and objective) progression through the rehabilitation program will be outlined along with exercises for each phase, from initial injury to RTP.
Keywords :
Muscles , Wounds and Injuries , Rehabilitation , Skeletal
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
