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Treating A Pulled Hamstring – Home Relief For Hamstring Pulls

Treating A Pulled Hamstring – Home Relief For Hamstring Pulls

A pulled hamstring of low severity can be treated at home; for higher severity tears, help may be necessary from a physical therapist or family doctor. Pulled hamstrings are common injuries, not just due to running or playing football, but from every day activity, too. Hamstring muscles work to bend the knee and extend the hips, and any activity that involves bending and then straightening the leg can cause a pull, from jumping hurdles to sprinting to catch the bus….

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The Healthy Knee – An Imperfect Miracle

The Healthy Knee – An Imperfect Miracle

As sports become more demanding, knees are taking more punishment. Knee injuries are easier to prevent than they are to repair, says one doctor in Ontario. With the glow of warm weather comes a surge in outdoor sports. Parks and fields swarm with activity. Sports such as soccer, baseball, football and rugby are ignited by the arrival of spring. Tennis players and golfers grab their gear and race outdoors to chase their passion. Year round sports like basketball and hockey…

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