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Hamstring strain — MRCEM SBA MCQ

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ModerateSoft Tissue InjuryHamstring strainMRCEM SBA

A 24-year-old footballer is two weeks after hamstring strain. He can jog and perform low-speed drills, but maximal sprint exposure has not been completed. What is the most appropriate return-to-play decision?

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Correct answer: A — Delay match play until high-speed running is tolerated

Hamstring reinjury commonly occurs during high-speed running. Return decisions should include sprint exposure, eccentric strength and sport-specific drills. Low-speed jogging is not an adequate proxy for match demands.

Reference: BJSM hamstring consensus