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Hamstring Injury
Where is the hamstring muscle located?
The hamstring is the main muscle located at the back of the thigh. It runs from the
back side of your hips to the back side of your knee.
It is a group of three muscles.
What is Hamstring pull, strain & tear?
An injury to the hamstring muscle is known as a hamstring strain.
A hamstring strain can be a pull, a partial tear or a complete tear.
(By BruceBlaus – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, )
How does the hamstring muscle get injured?
The hamstring muscle gets injured during stretching with the overloading of the
muscle beyond its capacity, mostly during sprinting.
What are the common symptoms of hamstring pull, strain & tear?
Some of the common symptoms can include:
● Sudden sharp pain.
● “Popping” or tearing sensation.
● Swelling, and redness over the injured area.
● Tenderness over the injured area.
Which sports have more incidence of hamstring injury?
Sports involving frequent sprinting have got more chances of a hamstring injury.
Football, sprinting, tennis, badminton etc.
(By Citizen59 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0)
What are the risk factors for developing hamstring pull, strain & tear?
● Sports involve frequent sprinting.
● Earlier hamstring injury.
● Weak hamstring especially eccentric strength.
● Lack of warm-up before playing.
How hamstring injury is diagnosed?
Symptoms, nature of injury, trigger, and examination can help diagnose hamstring
injury.
For precise estimation of the extent, location and type of injury MRI or USG
(sonography) is helpful.
What is the impact of hamstring pull, strain & tear on daily activities?
Mild cases with minimal symptoms with rapid recovery over a few weeks may not
show any impact on daily activities.
However severe cases with resting pain, inability to take the load and slow recovery
might affect a person’s daily movements, sports and sleep.
What happens during consultation at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● The doctor will examine the patient.
● A detailed history regarding the onset and progression of the disease will be
noted.
● A record of previous treatments tried will be noted.
● Strength differences of different muscles around the knee joint will be
analysed.
● Previous reports (if any) such as MRI and USG will also be seen and
discussed.
What questions to expect from your doctor
The doctor may ask some of the following questions:
● Where exactly does it hurt?
● Since when have you had this problem?
● What was the trigger or nature of injury (if applicable) for the beginning of pain
● How would you describe the pain — dull, sharp, burning?
● What are the previous treatment modalities tried by you?
● What makes the pain worse? What makes the pain better?
● How does the pain affect your sleep and life?
Is it necessary to have any investigations done before or after the
consultation?
● It is NOT compulsory to have any investigations done before consultation.
● Blood tests and MRIs are NOT asked for.
How to prepare for your consultation with the doctor?
● Wear comfortable clothes. Preferably wear pants or shorts that can be pulled
slightly above the knees to help examination of knee joints.
● Don’t consume painkillers (at least 12 hours before) while coming for
consultation. Painkillers mask the symptoms and interfere with understanding
of symptoms.
● Bring all the previous reports, investigations, and medication prescriptions. It
is NOT necessary to have investigations or tests to be done before.
● Write down all your questions on paper or on a mobile phone that you want to
ask the doctor.
● It is always useful to bring a companion with you during consultation.
What treatment can be offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Based on examination, reports, and medical history doctor will prescribe
home-based exercises. Home-based exercise prescription contains diagrams,
figures and detailed instructions.
● If needed few sessions of specific exercises can be conducted at the BILD
Exercise Clinic.
What types of exercises are covered at BILD Exercise Clinic?
As needed one or more of the following exercises are prescribed and administered.
● Exercises for stretching
● Exercises for strength
● Mobilization exercises
● Exercises for Impact and load-bearing
What are the goals of the exercise treatment at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Decrease pain and stiffness.
● Improve muscle strength.
● Delay or reverse the further progression of symptoms.
● Improve quality of life.
As with any medical or exercise intervention the outcome varies from patient to
patient.
Which technology might be used (as per the need) at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Strength training equipment (MATRIX, USA and others)
● Anti-gravity treadmill (NASA, USA)
● Robotic Isokinetic Strength Training machine (KINEO, ITALY)
● Balance stimulating equipment
● Resistance bands
● Weight sled
● Cardio equipment such as cycle, elliptical, versa climber, Jacobs ladder etc.
The selection of technology and exercise protocol is determined by the doctor.
What kind of treatment is NOT offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Painkillers or Anti-inflammatory medications
● Vitamin supplements
● Ointments and creams of any kind
● Any other pharmacological/drug treatment
● Hormonal Therapy or injectables of any kind
● Intra-joint injections of any kind
● Surgery of any kind
How to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital?
- Reach the Super Speciality Building (SS building/new building) lobby/main entrance before time. Wheelchairs are available in the lobby and parking for needy patients. Click here for the Google map location of BILD Exercise Clinic.
- Parking is available based on availability. You can prefer public transport such as bus, auto-rickshaw, cab or taxi.
- If you are not registered as a patient and appearing for the first time as a patient at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital then try to come at least 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the simple registration process at the ground floor reception of the super specialty building.
- Get an OPD entry pass (for patients) and an attendant pass at the ground-floor reception.
- Choose appropriate lifts (life no.1,2,3 ) at the ground floor to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD on the 11th floor.
- Depending upon patient numbers some waiting period is expected. Comfortable sitting, clean drinking water, a book reading section, clean toilets, changing rooms, and a cafeteria (on the ground floor and seventh floor) are available at your service.
Where is the hamstring muscle located?
The hamstring is the main muscle located at the back of the thigh. It runs from the
back side of your hips to the back side of your knee.
It is a group of three muscles.
What is Hamstring pull, strain & tear?
An injury to the hamstring muscle is known as a hamstring strain.
A hamstring strain can be a pull, a partial tear or a complete tear.
(By BruceBlaus – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, )
How does the hamstring muscle get injured?
The hamstring muscle gets injured during stretching with the overloading of the
muscle beyond its capacity, mostly during sprinting.
What are the common symptoms of hamstring pull, strain & tear?
Some of the common symptoms can include:
● Sudden sharp pain.
● “Popping” or tearing sensation.
● Swelling, and redness over the injured area.
● Tenderness over the injured area.
Which sports have more incidence of hamstring injury?
Sports involving frequent sprinting have got more chances of a hamstring injury.
Football, sprinting, tennis, badminton etc.
(By Citizen59 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0)
What are the risk factors for developing hamstring pull, strain & tear?
● Sports involve frequent sprinting.
● Earlier hamstring injury.
● Weak hamstring especially eccentric strength.
● Lack of warm-up before playing.
How hamstring injury is diagnosed?
Symptoms, nature of injury, trigger, and examination can help diagnose hamstring
injury.
For precise estimation of the extent, location and type of injury MRI or USG
(sonography) is helpful.
What is the impact of hamstring pull, strain & tear on daily activities?
Mild cases with minimal symptoms with rapid recovery over a few weeks may not
show any impact on daily activities.
However severe cases with resting pain, inability to take the load and slow recovery
might affect a person’s daily movements, sports and sleep.
What happens during consultation at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● The doctor will examine the patient.
● A detailed history regarding the onset and progression of the disease will be
noted.
● A record of previous treatments tried will be noted.
● Strength differences of different muscles around the knee joint will be
analysed.
● Previous reports (if any) such as MRI and USG will also be seen and
discussed.
What questions to expect from your doctor
The doctor may ask some of the following questions:
● Where exactly does it hurt?
● Since when have you had this problem?
● What was the trigger or nature of injury (if applicable) for the beginning of pain
● How would you describe the pain — dull, sharp, burning?
● What are the previous treatment modalities tried by you?
● What makes the pain worse? What makes the pain better?
● How does the pain affect your sleep and life?
Is it necessary to have any investigations done before or after the
consultation?
● It is NOT compulsory to have any investigations done before consultation.
● Blood tests and MRIs are NOT asked for.
How to prepare for your consultation with the doctor?
● Wear comfortable clothes. Preferably wear pants or shorts that can be pulled
slightly above the knees to help examination of knee joints.
● Don’t consume painkillers (at least 12 hours before) while coming for
consultation. Painkillers mask the symptoms and interfere with understanding
of symptoms.
● Bring all the previous reports, investigations, and medication prescriptions. It
is NOT necessary to have investigations or tests to be done before.
● Write down all your questions on paper or on a mobile phone that you want to
ask the doctor.
● It is always useful to bring a companion with you during consultation.
What treatment can be offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Based on examination, reports, and medical history doctor will prescribe
home-based exercises. Home-based exercise prescription contains diagrams,
figures and detailed instructions.
● If needed few sessions of specific exercises can be conducted at the BILD
Exercise Clinic.
What types of exercises are covered at BILD Exercise Clinic?
As needed one or more of the following exercises are prescribed and administered.
● Exercises for stretching
● Exercises for strength
● Mobilization exercises
● Exercises for Impact and load-bearing
What are the goals of the exercise treatment at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Decrease pain and stiffness.
● Improve muscle strength.
● Delay or reverse the further progression of symptoms.
● Improve quality of life.
As with any medical or exercise intervention the outcome varies from patient to
patient.
Which technology might be used (as per the need) at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Strength training equipment (MATRIX, USA and others)
● Anti-gravity treadmill (NASA, USA)
● Robotic Isokinetic Strength Training machine (KINEO, ITALY)
● Balance stimulating equipment
● Resistance bands
● Weight sled
● Cardio equipment such as cycle, elliptical, versa climber, Jacobs ladder etc.
The selection of technology and exercise protocol is determined by the doctor.
What kind of treatment is NOT offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?
● Painkillers or Anti-inflammatory medications
● Vitamin supplements
● Ointments and creams of any kind
● Any other pharmacological/drug treatment
● Hormonal Therapy or injectables of any kind
● Intra-joint injections of any kind
● Surgery of any kind
How to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital?
- Reach the Super Speciality Building (SS building/new building) lobby/main entrance before time. Wheelchairs are available in the lobby and parking for needy patients. Click here for the Google map location of BILD Exercise Clinic.
- Parking is available based on availability. You can prefer public transport such as bus, auto-rickshaw, cab or taxi.
- If you are not registered as a patient and appearing for the first time as a patient at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital then try to come at least 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the simple registration process at the ground floor reception of the super specialty building.
- Get an OPD entry pass (for patients) and an attendant pass at the ground-floor reception.
- Choose appropriate lifts (life no.1,2,3 ) at the ground floor to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD on the 11th floor.
- Depending upon patient numbers some waiting period is expected. Comfortable sitting, clean drinking water, a book reading section, clean toilets, changing rooms, and a cafeteria (on the ground floor and seventh floor) are available at your service.
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