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Hamstring Strain

Hamstring strains or tears are common in runners, especially sprinters. Learn about the most common causes, how long recovery takes, and what treatments work best.
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How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Mar 28, 2023
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain Management
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Pulled hamstring muscle pain
Mar 17, 2021
5 min
How long does a pulled muscle take to heal?
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Calf Strain
  • 6
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Ibuprofen anti-inflammatory medication
Mar 10, 2021
5 min
Do anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) help healing?
  • Injuries
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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Icing as part of the price regime to treat acute sport injuries
Mar 4, 2021
4 min
How to use the PRICE regime to treat acute sports injuries
  • Therapy approaches
  • Pain Management
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Runner holding her hamstring due to pain
Mar 4, 2021
8 min
Hamstring strain diagnosis and treatment
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Leg Pain
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Man holding his pulled hamstring due to pain
Feb 26, 2021
4 min
Pulled hamstring: How to treat the bruise
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Bruising
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
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