Management of Physiotherapy in the Case of Hamstrings Injury

MANAJEMEN FISIOTERAPI PADA KASUS HAMSTRING INJURY

Abstract

Background: Hamstring strain injury (HSI) is the most common non-contact injury in several sports. Hamstring injuries usually occur during the late swing phase to the early contact phase of the gait, where hip flexion and knee extension co-occur. Risk factors for hamstring injuries have been reported to vary and include age, court position, muscle weakness, lack of flexibility, strength imbalances, and race. This study aims to summarize secondary data related to hamstring strain injuries.

Methods: The research method used was a literature study using secondary data from journals about hamstring strain injury obtained through Google Scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed.

Results: Several studies have shown that physiotherapeutic interventions, except low-level laser therapy (LLLT), are effective in increasing muscle strength, reducing injury severity, and speeding up the time to return to exercise in athletes.

Conclusion: Based on the results of the literature review, it can be concluded that providing interventions in the form of lengthening exercise, LLLT, Nordic curl exercise, and single-leg Roman chair can increase muscle strength, reduce injury severity, and speed up time to return to exercise.