Erschienen in:
01.08.2015 | Sports Medicine
Clinical principles in the management of hamstring injuries
verfasst von:
Lasse Lempainen, Ingo J. Banke, Kristian Johansson, Peter U. Brucker, Janne Sarimo, Sakari Orava, Andreas B. Imhoff
Erschienen in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Ausgabe 8/2015
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Abstract
Purpose
Hamstring injuries are among the most common muscle injuries seen in sports clinical practice. This narrative review covers essential knowledge of hamstring injuries, ranging from strains to total proximal three-tendon ruptures. The primary aim is to provide basic information for clinicians and sports medicine therapists dealing with hamstring problems.
Methods
In this review, existing literature of hamstring injuries was taken together. Emphasis was given to subjects less well covered in previous reviews, such as preventive measures, as well as the most relevant information needed in the treatment of these injuries.
Results
Occasionally, symptoms remain after hamstring injuries which can be successfully treated with surgery. Knowledge of the effectiveness of preventive measures and nonsurgical and surgical treatment is limited by small studies of low evidence level.
Conclusions
Evidence-based treatment algorithms are not available. Larger studies of better quality with more concrete grading of hamstring tears are needed to improve knowledge in prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.