HAMSTRING

STRAIN
English Project
Karen Sthefany Suárez Zetina
Alejandra Mariel Ceja Vallejo
Ana Karen Carmona Guevara

Causes Symptoms
It occurs when one or more of these
Pain in the back of
muscles are overstretched and begin
the thigh when
to tear.
Other factors: extending or bending
Failure to warm up before the leg.
physical exercise. Unusual tenderness to
Being out of shape or over- touch or pressure,
exercising. swelling and bruising
Imbalance in the size of the leg in the affected area.
muscles.
Weakness in the
Lack of technique.
affected leg that lasts
Resuming physical activity too
soon after injury. long after the injury.

TREATMENT PREVENTION
Rest the leg. 1. Stretch it out
Ice your leg to reduce 2. Strengthen
pain and swelling. 3. Rest well
Compress your leg.
4. Know the signs
Elevate your leg on a
pillow when you're
sitting or lying down.
Take anti-
inflammatory
painkillers.

GUIDING PARTS OF THE BODY

AFFECTED
QUESTIONS The body parts affected are
usually the quadriceps
because they are opposing
muscles in the thigh. In
addition, the calf as well as
the lower back are affected.

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