The Science of Hamstring Strains
Hamstring strains occur during eccentric contraction when the muscle is lengthening under load. The biceps femoris is most commonly injured, typically at the musculotendinous junction.
Hamstring tears and chronic tightness
Treating hamstring strains at my Burlington clinic • Convenient for Waterdown and Flamborough residents
Complete loss of knee flexion
Assessment for complete tear
Numbness or tingling
Check for nerve involvement
Pathophysiology and contributing factors.
Inside Overview
Hamstring strains occur during eccentric contraction when the muscle is lengthening under load. The biceps femoris is most commonly injured, typically at the musculotendinous junction.