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Lower hamstring strain, i can still walk on it, how long will it take to completely heal? im a hockey player, it happened on monday

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Hamstring strain: Recovery make take as long as 6 weeks. You need to get with a physical therapist and start rehab this may shorten your recovery.

Answered 12/28/2013

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