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Hamstring injuries
Ebony, Feb, 2005
Q I run regularly for exercise, but I really need to know the best treatment for a pulled hamstring. Can you help?
H.C., New York
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A The hamstrings are tendons at the back of the knee, connected to the muscles that flex the knee joint. Hamstring injuries are among the most common injuries among runners. Physical therapists say remember RICE: Rest the affected area; ice the injury; compress the injury (apply a bandage or other compressive device; and elevate the injury.
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