Injuries to the hamstring and quadriceps muscles can occur in both low- and high-impact sports
and as such are among the more common injuries incurred by athletes. Reviewing the relevant
physiology epidemiology mechanisms clinical presentation and treatment of these conditions
Hamstring and Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes covers all sports-related injuries of the thigh
musculature in one place. Topics covered include mid substance injuries acute proximal tendon
avulsions and harvesting of hamstrings as well as strains contusions and ruptures of the
quadriceps including the use of biologic enhancing agents in healing. Chapters on
rehabilitation and injury prevention present techniques to maximize recovery and minimize
long-term impairment speeding up return to play. It will be an often-used and reliable guide
for sports medicine practitioners orthopedists physical therapists primary care physicians
team physicians and trainers who treat the injured athlete.
