Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes: A Summary of Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendations: Using the Evidence to Guide Physical Therapist Practice

Abstract

Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) are common in sports that involve high-speed running, jumping, kicking, explosive lower extremity movements, or lifting objects from the ground. HSIs may result in considerable impairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction, including time lost from competitive sports. The high reinjury rate is also a challenge. Improving reinjury risk assessment and decision making for safe return to play is a high priority for all stakeholders. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(3):127–128. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.0501

Effects of Different Hamstring Eccentric Exercise Programs on Preventing Lower Extremity Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…A hamstring injury may be connected to professional sports with substantial financial expenses. Another significant problem is the high rate of reinjuries [25]. Prospective studies have highlighted modifiable injury risk factors, such as eccentric knee flexor weakness and muscle architectural features (such as biceps femoris fascicle length), as a target for hamstring injury prevention strategies [26,27].…”