Hamstring Injury
Anyone who watches sports knows that a "pulled hamstring" is a troublesome condition for athletes. The "hamstring" is actually a group of three muscles that help to straighten (extend) the leg at the hip and bend (flex) the leg at the knee. The "pull" is a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons.

Anyone can experience this injury:

An adolescent athlete who is still growing.

A professional athlete involved in football, soccer, skating, or running.

Older athletes whose exercise program is primarily walking.

Hamstring injuries are easier to prevent than to cure.
Content Courtesy : orthoinfo.aaos.org
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