Med Tent: How To Heal A Hamstring Strain
- By Jordan Metzl, M.D.
- Published Jan. 21, 2014
- Updated Jan. 21, 2014 at 10:07 AM UTC
In this video Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses one of the most annoying injuries an endurance athlete will face: the hamstring strain. Learn how to identify the problem, treat the symptoms and prevent future instances of injury.
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