AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Hamstring Lesions in Elite Athletes

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In this video, Dr. Lucio Erland discusses hamstring lesions in elite athletes, particularly in soccer players. He emphasizes that muscle injuries, including hamstrings, are the most common injuries in sports. He also compares injury rates in Brazil to Europe, noting that Brazil has a higher rate due to more games played per season. Dr. Erland highlights the importance of early treatment and interdisciplinary involvement in rehabilitation. He discusses return-to-play criteria, including absence of pain, ability to perform sport-specific movements, and restoration of strength and limb force. He concludes by emphasizing the need for teamwork and adherence to rehabilitation protocols for safe and efficient recovery.

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Lucio Ernlund, MD, MSc

Keywords

hamstring lesions

elite athletes

muscle injuries

rehabilitation

return-to-play criteria