Spinal manual therapy and exercises for chronic hamstring injuries in a sprinter: A case report |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Forest Orthopaedic Sports Clinic, Japan;2. Graduate School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, Japan;1. Research Center on Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil;2. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Sports Center, Brazil;1. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;3. Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;1. Sports Science and Ergonomics Division, Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Science, Rangsit University, Paholyotin Rd, Muang Ake, Pathumthani, 12000, Thailand;2. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Phramongkutklao General Hospital, 315 Rajvithi Rd, Bangkok, Thailand;3. Breestraat 28/8, B-3500, Hasselt, Belgium |
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| Abstract: | IntroductionHamstring injuries tend to be chronic in nature and thus require considerable recovery time in athletes. Although some rehabilitation protocols have been previously advocated, there is no consensus in terms of the treatment protocol for chronic hamstring injuries.MethodsWe present the case of a 15-year-old male sprinter who was successfully treated with a combination of manual therapy targeting the lumbosacral region and hamstring-specific exercises. The patient presented with hamstring pain which persisted for 7 weeks.ResultsManual therapy immediately reduced pain and increased muscle strength. The patient was able to run satisfactorily without pain 30 days after the initial intervention.ConclusionsThis case report suggests that the use of manual therapy targeting the lumbosacral region, along with hamstring exercises, may be beneficial in chronic hamstring pain management. |
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| Keywords: | Hamstring muscles Manual therapy Sports injuries |
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