Top 5 Rugby Union Injuries
Hamstring Strain
- Introduction
- 1 Hamstring Strain
- 2 Head Injuries
- 3 Sprained Ankle
- 4 Acromio Clavicular Joint Sprain
- 5 Fracture Dislocation of the Thumb
What is a Hamstring Strain?
Full time training in the professional Rugby Union era has resulted in the players being fitter and more mobile than ever before. The increased physical demands have lead to an increase in the number of lower limb muscle injuries, particularly Hamstring strains, which was the most common injury to affect England's 2003 World Cup winning squad.
During sprinting activities, the Hamstring muscle can be forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn. A tear in a muscle is referred to as a strain and, depending on its severity, is classified as a first, second or third degree strain.
What can you do to prevent a Hamstring Strain?
A warm up prior to matches and training is thought to decrease muscle strain injuries because the muscle is more extensible when the tissue temperature has been increased by one or two degrees. A good warm up should last at least 20 minutes, starting gently and finishing at full pace activity. Practising sport specific activities helps tune coordination and prepare mentally for competition.
We recommend Warm Pants for providing extra warmth around the Hamstring region.
What should you do if you suffer a Hamstring Strain Injury?
The immediate treatment of any muscle injury consists of the RICE protocol - rest, ice and compression and elevation (never apply ice directly to the skin). All injuries should be reviewed by a doctor or chartered physiotherapist. Depending upon the severity of the Hamstring injury, the leg must be rested from sporting activity for between a couple of weeks and 3 months.
We recommend the use of an Ice Bag for the safe application of ice.
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