The hamstring
muscles include: biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus.
These muscles act as flexors of the knee joint and extensors
of the hip. They also assist with rotation at the knee.
Mechanism of
Injury:
Overstretching or forceful contraction such as in sprinting
and hurdling.
Symptoms
There is typically a history of sudden onset of pain in
the posterior
thigh associated with explosive activity. A “pop”
may have been heard.
Local tenderness is found on palpation
with the athlete prone (lying on their front).
The hematoma
may reach the skin, causing discolouration after a few days.
Sometimes a palpable
defect can be present.
Pain can be felt while flexing the knee or extending the
hip against resistance.
Treatment:
Please consult
with your medical professional for a complete diagnosis and
treatment plan.
Recommended Thermoskin
Product:
Under
the direction of your medical professional and in conjunction
with your advised treatment plan, either of the following
Thermoskin products is recommended:
