Clinical and morphological changes following 2 rehabilitation programs for acute hamstring strain injuries: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial.

Objectives

To assess differences between a progressive agility and trunk stabilization rehabilitation program and a progressive running and eccentric strengthening rehabilitation program in recovery characteristics following an acute hamstring injury, as measured via physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Background

Determining the type of rehabilitation program that most effectively promotes muscle and functional recovery is essential to minimize reinjury risk and to optimize athlete performance.

Methods

Individuals who sustained a recent hamstring strain injury were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 rehabilitation programs: (1) progressive agility and trunk stabilization or (2

SUBMITTER: Silder A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3751188 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature