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Heal Thyself?: Getting Treatment for hamstring Injuries
As fitness is central toughen the muscle, the hamstring strain may represent a larger tear that calls for immediate attention from a trained physical therapist.
Confirming a Hamstring Injury
Certain telltale signs accompany a hamstring injury. Most frequent are:
Swift and intense pain behind the thigh while exercising or laboring
Continuous pain in the thigh and in the gluteal muscle when walking, extending the leg or bending over
Sensitivity touch
Visible bruising
If indeed a hamstring strain is suspected, the afflicted individual is advised to take a few immediate initial steps:
Protect the affected muscles from further trauma
Rest the hamstring and refrain from further exercise
Ice the leg to bring down swelling and lessen the pain
Compress the leg with elastic bandages to ward off further swelling
Elevate the leg whenever seated or reclining
Important to note, however, is that these steps do not constitute treatment for a hamstring injury. The extent and nature of a hamstring strain should be evaluated by a physical therapist or physician, who can then recommend the most effective course of treatment. At their disposal are specialized massage techniques, ultrasound technology and electrical stimulants that prove effective in diminishing pain, swelling, scar tissue and inflammation.
What Will the Physical Therapist Do?
The physical therapist’s goal for a hamstring strain is threefold: first, tored hamstring capacity is when patients delay or refrain from seeking professional attention, in which case months may pass before healing begins.
Preventing Hamstring Problems
While no prevention action is 100-percent effective, the best protection against hamstring injury is to remain physically fit. Stretching exercises benefit not only the muscles but also tendons and other connective tissue. Isometric exercises and weight training—done safely and moderately—fortify muscle strength and endurance. Advice from coaches and physical trainers is most helpful when keeping the hamstring healthy and intact.
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Kineo – the most versatile muscle testing using artificial intelegence
In this instance, an athlete was originally diagnosed with minor quadriceps muscle strain and was treated for four weeks, with unsatisfactory results. When he came to our clinic, the muscle was not healing, and the patients’ muscle tissue had already begun to atrophy.
Upon examination using MSUS, we discovered that he had a full muscle thickness tear that had been overlooked by his previous provider. To mitigate damage and promote healing, surgery should have been performed immediately after the injury occurred. Because of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, the patient now has permanent damage that cannot be corrected.
The most important advantage of Ultrasound over MRI imaging is its ability to zero in on the symptomatic region and obtain imaging, with active participation and feedback from the patient. Using dynamic MSUS, we can see what happens when patients contract their muscles, something that cannot be done with MRI. From a diagnostic perspective, this interaction is invaluable.
Dynamic ultrasonography examination demonstrating the full thickness tear and already occurring muscle atrophy due to misdiagnosis and not referring the patient to proper diagnostic workup
Demonstration of how very small muscle defect is made and revealed to be a complete tear with muscle contraction under diagnostic sonography (not possible with MRI)
Complete tear of rectus femoris with large hematoma (blood)
Separation of muscle ends due to tear elicited on dynamic sonography examination
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