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Hamstring Strain

Aka: Hamstring Strain

Risks
1. Quadriceps may be overdeveloped compared to Hamstrings
2. Quadriceps to hamstring strength ratio
  1. Normal: 2 to 1 ratio
  2. Risk for Hamstring Strain: 5 to 1 ratio
Signs
1. Indentation in hamstring muscle at defect or tear
2. Palpate ischial tuberosity (insertion)
Complications
1. Myositis Ossificans

Family Practice Notebook

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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