The Orthobullets Podcast Knee & Sports | Hamstring Injuries
Jul 20, 2025
Discover the intricacies of hamstring injuries in athletes, focusing on their prevalence, anatomy, and treatment strategies. Learn about the mechanics behind these injuries and how to effectively diagnose them. The discussion also highlights muscle regeneration, exploring innovative techniques and recovery metrics that enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Engaging insights into re-injury factors make this a must-listen for anyone interested in sports medicine and athlete health.
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Hamstring Injury Basics
- Hamstring injuries mostly occur at the myotendinous junction during sudden hip flexion and knee extension.
- Diagnosis is clinical with tenderness and ecchymosis and confirmed with MRI; treatment is usually conservative.
Epidemiology and Injury Sites
- Hamstring injuries are 30% of lower extremity injuries and rising in soccer.
- Avulsion injuries are less common and seen mostly in skeletally immature patients.
Risk Factors for Hamstring Injury
- Previous hamstring injury increases re-injury risk 6-fold due to weak scar tissue.
- Risk factors include poor warm-up, strength imbalance, reduced hip extension, and leg length differences.