STRIKING A BALANCE: UNDERSTANDING HAMSTRING INJURIES IN TRACK AND FIELD

LAST week we had an introduction to the role and function of the sports medicine physician. This week let’s dive right into the deep end and take a swing at the most common injury in all running sports - hamstring injuries.

As a sports medicine physician deeply committed to understanding and managing injuries in track and field athletes, I have devoted significant research to unravelling the complexities of hamstring injuries.

Hamstring strains and tears pose substantial challenges to athletes, necessitating comprehensive insights into their anatomy, pathophysiology, and biomechanics.

Let’s take a small look at the intricate interplay of these factors to shed light on the prevention, diagnosis and management of hamstring injuries in the dynamic world of track and field.

flexion, vital movements involved in running, jumping and hurdling in track and field events.

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The hamstring muscle group, located at the back of the thigh, consists of three primary muscles - the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. These muscles play a pivotal role in hip extension and knee

The biceps femoris is further divided into a long head and short head, creating a unique dynamic within the muscle group.

The tendons of these muscles converge and attach to the ischial tuberosity of the pelvis, forming