hamstring

In gymnastics, growth plate injuries are not uncommon, especially in the hamstring area. 

These injuries can cause pain and discomfort and require proper management to ensure full recovery.

In this episode of The Shift Show, I’m joined by Dr. Emily Sweeney, a sports medicine physician from Colorado, to discuss the causes of hamstring growth plate injuries and the best ways to manage them.

While her competitive gymnastics career ended early at 16, due to a back and other injuries, she continued her role by working as a coach for ten years and serving as a women’s artistic and NCAA judge for 15 years. 

We delve into the big picture of what needs to be done when an athlete experiences acute pain, the exercises that can be done in the rehab setting, and the timeline for a slow return to gymnastics. 

We also discuss the importance of early detection to prevent these injuries from becoming more severe.

Dr. Sweeney provides a medical perspective on imaging and the causes of hamstring growth plate injuries, whilst I share expertise on the PT side of things, outlining the best exercises for rehabilitation. 

Together, we provide a comprehensive overview of the topic and the best practices for managing these injuries.

If you're interested in learning more about this topic, make sure to tune in to Dr. Sweeney's lecture on day one of the 2023 Shift Symposium. 

We discuss:

Children are not just small adults, and we need to acknowledge that they have different injuries.

What are growth plates? 

Don't ignore the nagging pain.

Perfect storm of force and growth: The danger of overworking young athletes.

Setting timeline expectations for recovery. 

Return to play progression and rehabilitation.

The importance of psychological readiness in rehabilitation. 

And…

What to look for in a potential re-injury?

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For this month's clinical corner- Matt covers an article summarizing the best practices in hamstring injury exercises. The article explains that stretching before physical activity does not always mean injury prevention. Have you ever heard of the Nordic Hamstring exercise? See photos of the demonstration in article at the link below. Performing this exercise a couple times a week was found to increase strength and avoid a hamstring injuries in the future.

Link to article: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.0501

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU!

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Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Le lesioni ai muscoli posteriori della coscia sono uno degli infortuni più comuni, soprattutto nella popolazione atletica. La lesione degli hamstring può variare da un semplice stiramento od elongazione ad un vero e proprio strappo muscolare, che richiederà inevitabilmente accorgimenti diversi.

Quando dovremmo sospettare una lesione degli hamstring? Quali sono gli indizi da ricercare alla valutazione clinica? Come possiamo impostare un corretto programma terapeutico, dalla fase acuta fino al ritorno allo sport?

Ascolta tutte le risposte in questo podcast!

Non ti basta? Approfondisci l'argomento su www.streamededu.com leggendo la rivista mensile dedicata interamente alle lesioni muscolari degli hamstring.

Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement and injury prevention. His company, ONE Human Performance, provides fitness, training and wellness services in New Jersey and operated as multidisciplinary facility for 12 years before Eric moved on to focus solely on his coaching and consulting services.

Eric studied Exercise Physiology at William Paterson University and, in addition, has had the good fortune over the years of learning directly from some of the greatest minds in the industry, including Gray Cook, Charles Poliquin, Mike Clark and Paul Chek. His list of certifications includes CHEK Practitioner, Poliquin Performance Coach, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Performance Enhancement and Integrated Flexibility Specialist (NASM), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and SPARQ Speed, Agility & Quickness Trainer.

Fysioterapeut og fotball entusiast Nikolai Bjerkestrand deler sin kunnskap og praktisk erfaring som fysioterapeut på fotballlag. Sentralt i podcasten står følgende temaer; vanlige skader blant fotballspillere, hvordan gjøre god skadeforebygging og rehabilitering av hamstringsskader. 

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So as the title suggests, in this episode TJ and Nick discuss everything there is in general to do with injuries, including:
- Why we get injuries 

- What types of injuries you can and cant prevent  

- How to stop injuries from happening 

- What to do whilst injured 

- How to get back from injuries super fast

This is a often misunderstood area of both rugby and fitness in general and we hope that it can help you get some real info. Please share this with anyone currently suffering with injuries or your injury-prone friend