Hamstring Pull WisdomCard™

  1. eMedicine: Hamstring Strain emedicine.com - Hamstring Strain
  2. About.com: Hamstring Injury | Hamstring Pull, Tear, Or Strain sportsmedicine.about.com - Hamstring Pull, Tear, Or Strain
  3. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Hamstring Muscle Strain orthoinfo.aaos.org - Hamstring Muscle Strain
  4. Mayo Clinic: Pulled hamstring: How Long Does It Take To Heal? mayoclinic.com - Pulled hamstring: How Long Does It Take To Heal?
  5. Wikipedia: Pulled Hamstring en.wikipedia.org - Pulled Hamstring
  6. MedicineNet: Ask The Experts medicinenet.com - Ask The Experts
  7. Aetna InteliHealth: Leg Strain intelihealth.com - Leg Strain
  8. WebMD: Hamstring Strain webmd.com - Hamstring Strain
  9. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC): Hamstrings Strain (Pulled Hamstrings) upmc.com - Hamstrings Strain (Pulled Hamstrings)
  10. SportsInjuryClinic: Pulled Hamstring / Hamstring Strain sportsinjuryclinic.net - Pulled Hamstring / Hamstring Strain


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Research Notes on Hamstring Pull


Pulled hamstrings are the tears of the hamstring muscle fibers usually due to excessive force by overstretching and overcontracting.1 2The symptoms are readily apparent like pain, tenderness and a snapping sensation at the back of the thigh.3 Depending on the severity of the injury, pulled hamstrings usually takes two to six weeks to return to its healthy state. Surgical repair may be needed for significant tears, and for mild strains. Treatment includes a combination of rest, gentle stretching of the thigh and hip, and strengthening exercises.4

Fast Facts:

  • There is a high risk of recurrence without proper treatment and rehabilitation.5
  • It commonly among physically-active individuals.5
  • Crutches can be helpful for long distance walking to avoid overuse of the injured muscle.6


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ About.com: Hamstring Injury
  2. ↑ MedicineNet: Ask The Experts
  3. ↑ WebMD: Hamstring Strain
  4. ↑ Mayo Clinic: Pulled hamstring: How Long Does It Take To Heal?
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 eMedicine: Hamstring Strain
  6. ↑ Wikipedia: Pulled Hamstring

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