Treating hamstring partial tears/strains typically involves a combination of rest, rehabilitation exercises, and sometimes medical interventions. Here's a general overview of how hamstring tears are typically managed:
Contrary to what some might think, force plates do not replace the rehabilitation framework that practitioners are taught and use day-to-day.
While there are many nuances, the most common reference points a sports medicine surgeon may use for decision-making in injury rehabilitation (other than physiological tissue healing time frames) – each of which can be measured by force plates – are:
The choice of graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction depends on several factors, including the patient's age, activity level, pre-injury knee stability, surgeon preference, and availability of graft options. There are three main types of grafts commonly used for ACL reconstruction:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a medical treatment that involves the injection of a concentrated form of a patient's own blood, which contains a higher concentration of platelets than normal. Platelets play a role in the body's natural healing process.
Psychological return to sport refers to the process of an athlete or individual reintegrating into their sport after a period of injury, hiatus, or other significant life event. This process involves not only physical rehabilitation but also addressing the psychological aspects that may impact an athlete's readiness to return to competition. Here are some key considerations for psychological return to sport:
