December 3, 2010 (Chicago, Illinois) — Autologous blood injections, in combination with a steroid, into the site of the damaged tendon promotes the healing of hamstring microtears more effectively ...

Background: Hamstring strains are among the most frequent injuries in sports, especially in events requiring sprinting and running. Distal tears of the hamstring muscles requiring surgical treatment ...

Tendons are the tissues that attach your muscles to your bones. Ligaments are what attach your bones to one another. The place where a tendon or ligament meets your bone is called an enthesis.

Enthesopathy refers to a problem with the attachment of tendons, ligaments, or components of a joint onto the bone. Treatments can include medications, physical therapy, orthotics, and lifestyle ...