Hamstring Strains St Peters
SA Running Injury Clinic proudly offer care and treatment for hamstring strains sufferers in St Peters and surrounding communities. Hamstring strain is a common leg injury involving a tear in one or more of the hamstring muscles. It usually happens when someone is sprinting or kicking. A hamstring strain can range from mild to very severe involving a complete tear of the hamstring muscle.
The cause of hamstring strains is often poor timing-intermuscular coordination and inadequate eccentric strength in the hamstring muscles.
Reasons for Hamstring Strains
Other contributing factors to hamstring strains are:
- Overstriding in gait
- Inadequate pelvic control
- Insufficient warm-up
- Over-fatigued hamstring muscles
- Wet slippery playing surface will put more strain on the hamstring due to slipping
Treatment for Hamstring Strains near St Peters
Book your appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic online or by phone. We have two clinic locations.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700