Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022 Mar;52(3):CPG1-CPG44. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2022.0301. Epub 2022 Feb 14.

Abstract

Hamstring strain injury (HSI) may result in considerable impairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction, including time lost from competitive sports. This CPG includes sports-related overloading and overstretching injuries to myofascial or musculotendinous structures in any combination of the 3 hamstring muscles (the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(3):CPG1-CPG44. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.0301.

Keywords: clinical practice guidelines; hamstring; hamstring strain injury; return to sport; sports.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Athletes
  • Athletic Injuries* / therapy
  • Hamstring Muscles* / injuries
  • Humans
  • Leg Injuries*
  • Soft Tissue Injuries*