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Effective Injury Management in Track Athletes: A Case Study of a Hamstring Strain

This case study examines an 18-year-old male track athlete, Katie O’Connor, from Wade Hampton High School, who experienced a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Despite initial full-speed running and icing after performance, the athlete felt pain following a 200m event on March 31. The study dives into his rehabilitation journey, highlighting challenges such as exercise form, muscle imbalances, and lack of consistency. Ultimately, it raises critical questions about recovery—was the issue purely physical or also psychological? Strategies for preventing future injuries are also discussed.

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Effective Injury Management in Track Athletes: A Case Study of a Hamstring Strain

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  1. HamstringCase Study • Katie O’Connor, ATC • Wade Hampton High School

  2. Who • 18 year old male • Track athlete • Sprint distances • 100yd, 200yd, 4x100

  3. What • Hamstring strain • Grade 1 • No deformity, swelling, bruising • Flexibility not an issue • Strength close to normal

  4. Timeline • ‘felt tight’ @ Greenville meet on 3/28 • Able to run full speed • Iced after race • DOI- 3/31 @ Seneca • 200 m • Felt pain after coming out of blocks

  5. Timeline • Jogged during Spring Break (4/2-4/9) • Reported injury on 4/10 • No practice 4/10-4/16 • Rehab started 4/17 • Wanted to be ready for regionals (4/24-4/25)

  6. Rehab Problems • Exercise form • Past weight training experience • Muscle imbalance? • Flexibility • Consistency • Progress

  7. Outcomes • Ran 100yd on 4/24 • Ran 200 yd on 4/25 • Didn’t show up for rehab • Jogged at practice on own • Didn’t run State Qualifier on 5/5

  8. Questions • Was it injury or mental block? • How to prevent injury • Length of recovery

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