A hamstring injury can be complex, and many times, the road to recovery has confusing and stressful moments.
I have been a physical therapist since 1998, working mostly in outpatient orthopedics, and I have treated many patients with hamstring injuries over the years, spanning the spectrum from mild to severe, straightforward to complex. Then, in 2007 I avulsed my hamstring while running down a mountain. Four years later, the surgical repair failed and I had revision surgery. In 2017, while running through JFK airport, I stepped in a hole and fell, avulsing my other side hamstring. Though this is a difficult injury and there can be many complications along the way, today, both of my hamstrings are fully functional, strong, and in no way limiting.
I have a very unique perspective on this injury as a practitioner who has also been a patient. I believe I can help you navigate some of the difficult decisions, from how to choose a doctor, what questions to ask, alternative treatments, gadgets that are helpful, and the many considerations related to rehab. Unfortunately, many of the treatments and methods are new enough that there is not a strong body of scientific evidence, and there is a lot of variation in recommendations. Further, there are many parts of the US and world where professionals do not have a lot of experience with this injury.
Since the COVID 19 outbreak, many insurance companies including Medicare now cover telemedicine or video conference. Please contact me if you would like a professional consultation by phone or video or would like to visit our clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. I would love to help you!
Sincerely,
Shelley McClellan, PT, DPT, FAFS