Physical therapy Once the initial pain and swelling has settled down physical therapy can begin Specificexercises can restore range of motion and strengthA therapy program focuses first on flexibi ID: 959400
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They cross the knee joint and end at the lower leg. Hamstring muscle fibers joinwith the tough, connective tissue of the hamstring tendons near the points Physical therapy. Once the initial pain and swelling has settled down, physical the
rapy can begin. Specificexercises can restore range of motion and strength.A therapy program focuses first on flexibility. Gentle stretches will improve your range of motion. As healingprogresses, strengthening exercises will gradually be
added to your program. Your doctor will discuss with youwhen it is safe to return to sports activity.Surgical TreatmentSurgery is most often performed for tendon avulsion injuries, where the tendon has pulled completely awayfrom the bone
. Tears from the pelvis (proximal tendon avulsions) are more common than tears from theshinbone (distal tendon avulsions).Surgery may also be needed to repair a complete tear within the muscle.Procedure. To repair a tendon avulsion, your
surgeon must pull the hamstring muscle back into place andremove any scar tissue. Then the tendon is reattached to the bone using large stitches or staples.A complete tear within the muscle is sewn back together using stitches.Rehabilitat