Hamstring injuries, tears and strains are one of the most common sporting conditions. And even worse; they have one of the highest re-injury rates.
We see plenty at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy. They occur most commonly during sports that require high speed, agility and explosive power.
In this article I will discuss hamstring tears, the best way to rehabilitate after a tear and decrease your risk of injury.
Anatomy of the hamstrings
When we talk about hamstrings we actually refer to three main muscles:
- Biceps Femoris: this is the most lateral (or outermost) muscle of your hamstring
- Semimembranosus: one of your medial (or innermost) hamstring muscles. It lies underneath:
- Semitendinosus: the other medial hamstring. This almost lies on top of your semimembranosus