(1) Stadia Sports Medicine, 6000 University Avenue, Suite 250, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
Abstract:
Hamstring injuries in sport can be debilitating. The anatomical complexity of this muscle makes uniform assessment of injury
epidemiology difficult and insures that post-injury management strategies must be individually focused. This article reviews
the anatomy of the hamstring, its role in athletic movement, common mechanisms of injury, and management guidelines with the
goal of return into sporting activity in mind.