Hamstring strain can survive a challenge for athletes and clinicians because of their high incidence, slow healing and the symptoms. These lesions are common in sports that involve sprinting – such as football, athletics, rugby and football, and to limit even in sports with ballistic movements, such as Martial Arts.

Impact and risk factors:

The average number of days lost due to a hamstring strain generally in the range 8-25 days, depending on the location and severity of the injury. Unfortunately, there is a high risk of re-injury during the first two weeks after sports participation resumed. The authors suggest that this is often by inadequate rehabilitation program, a premature return to sports, or a combination of both.

The age of the person and a history of hamstring strain has as risk factors for injuries that are not modifiable were identified. modifiable risk factors include muscle weakness, fatigue, lack of flexibility and an imbalance of strength (hamstring quadriceps or disadvantages eccentric vs. concentric), and coordination deficits of the trunk and pelvic floor muscles.

The objectives of the clinical examination are discussed here:
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