Leg Injuries

Acute hamstring tears require immediate attention, often involving rest, ice, compression, and rehabilitation for optimal recovery.

Chronic high hamstring tendinopathy, sometimes called proximal hamstring tendinopathy, causes deep buttock pain due to impaired tendon healing.

Diagnosing chronic high (proximal) hamstring tendinopathy includes a patient interview, examination, and ruling out other possible causes of pain.

Hamstring tears stem from sudden, forceful actions during sports, with risk factors including inadequate warm-up and previous injuries.

Acute hamstring injuries are usually diagnosed through a patient history and physical exam, with imaging tests occasionally required.

Hamstring tear symptoms include pain, swelling, and reduced mobility, particularly during activities like running or kicking.

Hamstring tear treatment involves rest, ice, compression, and rehabilitation for effective recovery and prevention of future injuries.

The greatest risk factor for hamstring injury, including chronic high (proximal) hamstring tendinopathy, is a history of previous hamstring injury.

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