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Why are hamstring injuries common in baseball?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not constant: Players stop and muscles cool down, then move suddenly, and have sudden lunging movements.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Sudden bursts: Are common when running out ground balls or taking an extra base. It can result in an overstressing o the hamstring and often a calf muscle too.

Answered 8/18/2013

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