title: Rehabilitation of acute hamstring strain injuries.
abstract: Acute hamstring injuries are responsible for significant time loss for athletes. As there are a multitude of injury mechanisms, thorough evaluation is imperative for determining the appropriate plan of care and adequate rehabilitation is required to reduce the risk of recurrent injuries.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 621 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711, USA.
authors.forename: Marc A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Sherry
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 621 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711, USA.
authors.forename: Tyler S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706, USA. Electronic address: heiderscheit@ortho.wisc.edu.
authors.forename: Bryan C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Heiderscheit
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000534:rehabilitation*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
keywords: Injury; Muscle; Myotendinous; Physical therapy