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Hi. i torn my hamstring 3 months ago and im still ubable to run. how do i speed up recoveryk?
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Did it actually heal: Assuming you had an MRI and exam that confirmed that you did not need a surgical repair, most hamstring injuries heal reasonably well in 3 months. Return of higher function, such as running, may take over 6 months.
Answered 6/10/2014
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