What is a Hamstring Tendon Strain?
The hamstring muscle is located on the back of the thigh. A hamstring tendon strain, also referred to as a pulled hamstring, is a common injury in sports that involve sprinting or jumping. The severity of the strain can be graded from 1 to 3, with 1 being a minor tear, grade 2 a larger tear, and grade 3 representing a total rupture of the muscle. Hamstring tendon strains often occur because of an imbalance in muscle strength between the quadriceps and the hamstring. While very strong quads extend the leg, weaker hamstring muscles slow extension of the knee, and the hamstring becomes overworked and prone to injury.
