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A 53-year-old female asked:
what are the symptoms of having a hamstring tendon injury? also what kind of treatment is used to treat this condition? will therapy help?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 52 years experience
You would typically encounter pain and stiffness over posterior upper leg. Typically this is a strain/ sprain type of issue which should respond to heat stretching, and physical therapy. However, if not responsive to these measures, would need evaluation for more significant injury.
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