pulled hamstring
Sprinter's leg injury
A pulled hamstring is a strain or tear in one of the three muscles running along the back of the thigh.
It's a common sports injury, particularly in activities requiring sudden acceleration or stretching: She's out for six weeks with a pulled hamstring.
The injury ranges from minor discomfort to severe tears requiring surgery.
- thighLeg between hip, knee
- muscleContractile body tissue
- strainExcessive stretching force
- muscle tearRuptured tissue fibers
- tearTo pull apart
sports injury · injury · sprinter · limp · ice · ice pack · stretching · physio · physical therapy · sideline · twinge · snap · pain · tightness · tendon · quadricep · groin · athlete
- muscle strainsgroin strain, calf strain, back strain, shoulder strain, neck strain
- Sports Injuriesmuscle strain, tendonitis, ligament sprain, stress fracture, muscle tear
muscle condition type
pulled hamstringmuscle cramp
charley horse · muscle spasm · muscle tightness · muscle stiffness · DOMS
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