Cheers David, and yes I fully appreciate that an answer without an
examination would be difficult.
In response to your pointers, the bicep fem muscle is about a third of the
opposite side (prox to dist) although the width of does not seem to differ
that much.
As for the isokinetic testing, it was at 2 predetermined speeds for flexion
and extension for maximum torque generation. It was more gross muscle
strength for the hamstring group that was assessed.
Neuropathodynamics is a new one so i'll have to look it up (I probably
missed that lecture).
Cheers again
Ade Wagstaff
3rd yr Physiotherapy student
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> From: David[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 2:30PM
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> Subject: RE: Hamstrung????
>
> 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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