I certainly can't answer this without an examination but a few
considerations
Is the biceps femoris 'universally small' or is only part of it
atrophied/smaller?
Has anyone palpated - try different positions e.g flexing over a waist
high plinth with the leg extended forward and see if there
there is an area of tenderness near the insertion or a palpable 'step'
or 'gap' .
Considered Neuropathodynamics?
What exactly was tested isokinetically - have you tested your outer ROM
eccentric strength/power?
Have you attempted a graded rehab program over time rather than ad hoc
physical activity?
A few things to think about - hope it helps (Can't afford to give too
much away - one Scott Gibbs is enough when you play SA)
dave r
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A.M. Wagstaff H9801190 [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 13 October 2000 13:29
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Hamstrung????
>
> I usually use the site for answers concerning my third year project
> however
> was hoping that someone could shed some light on a problem I have?
>
> Here goes:
>
> I suffered a hamstring injury about four years ago now that still
> crops up
> when ever I participate in any kind of physical activity (ok with
> cycling).
> I get soreness in the muscle and tenderness for almost a week
> afterwards.
> The sensation I experienced was as though someone had kicked me in the
> back
> of the leg at the region where the hamsting and gleuts meet. The
> muscle
> cramped for about three to four days with profound disability of that
> leg.
> The hamstring muscle group in general does not seem to be weaker than
> the
> opposite leg (Isokin assessment) however the bicep fem. muscle is very
> small
> as though it has shrunk. Despite studying physiotherapy myself I am
> unable
> to obtain any clear cut answers from anyone. I have been told that it
> was
> probably a partial avulsion of the tendon if so should it have been
> operated
> on? Is it WHAY!! to late to save the muscle now?
>
> Any suggestions to save a potential next Welsh Scott Gibbs??
>
> ADE
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