Hamstring Strain This is a pulling or tearing injury to the ligaments, which serve to stabilise the joints. SymptomsPain and swelling is worse several hours AFTER the injury

... Assignment One Long distance/marathon runner Hamstring Strain This is a pulling or tearing injury to the ligaments, which serve to stabilise the joints. Symptoms Pain and swelling is worse several hours AFTER the injury (when the joint has had a chance to swell). Cause This injury is usually the result of an over extension of the leg. This classic scenario is that of running downhill at speeds that you are not used to. Running on slopped roads and banked surfaces can cause a hamstring strain as the muscle is over stretched to keep a balanced running stride. Over pronation (foot imbalance) can also lead to hamstring strain. Short-term affect - this injury stops the athlete from doing any weight bearing activity but can do activities such as swimming. This could last up to 12 weeks. Long-term - Weakness to lower leg and to ankle. No other lasting damage. Achilles tendon Causes This is caused by overuse of the wrong technique.

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