Hamstring Strains

Clinical Features:

• 1)pain in the back of your thigh when you bend or straighten your leg.
• 2)tenderness, swelling, and bruising in the back of the thigh.
• 3)weakness in your leg that lasts for a long time after the injury.

Rx:

• Rest 
  

1. Tab.Naprox(500mg) (Naproxen) 

• 1+0+1…...(after meal)..7 days (if pain)

2. Tab.Myloax/Lexaton(50mg) (Tolperisone)

• 1+1+1…….10 days(after meal)

3. Cap.Sergel(Esomeprazol)  (20mg) 

• 1+0+1……10 days

4. Tab.Rivo(0.5mg)(clonazepam) 

• 0+0+1…...10 days

5. Physiotherapy: Neurodynamics

6. Use Crepe bandage

if severe sprain :surgical repair may be needed

Advice:

RICE Therapy 

• Rest : Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
  
• Ice. : Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
  
• Compression : To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
  
• Elevation.