Best treatment for hamstring and calf muscle injuries
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests the best way to treat acute muscle injuries in the hamstring or calf. It compares different treatment approaches to help you recover faster and get back to your sport.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must be active in sports.
- You must have a recent muscle injury in your hamstring or calf that happened during a sudden, explosive movement like sprinting or jumping.
- You cannot have diabetes, a connective tissue disorder, rheumatism, or other long-term conditions affecting your muscles or bones.
- You cannot be on blood-thinning medication.
- You need to be able to tolerate an ultrasound exam (no needle phobia).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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