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Hamstring strain — MRCGP AKT MCQ

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ModerateSoft Tissue InjuryHamstring strainMRCGP AKT

A 28-year-old sprinter is returning from hamstring strain. He is pain free jogging and has normal manual strength, but has not yet completed high-speed running. What is the most appropriate return-to-play decision?

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Correct answer: D — Delay competition until high-speed running exposure is tolerated

Hamstring reinjury often occurs at high speed. Rehabilitation should include graded sprint exposure before competition. Manual strength and jogging tolerance do not fully test the demands of sprinting.

Reference: BJSM hamstring injury consensus