Sports Medicine Days | Day 1 | Understanding and Managing Hamstring Injuries in Elite Athletes
Hamstring injuries are among the most frequent and challenging muscle injuries encountered in elite sports, particularly in disciplines that require explosive movements, such as sudden acceleration or powerful lower limb engagement. These injuries can vary widely in severity and location, often affecting the proximal or distal regions of the muscle-tendon unit. The complexity of these injuries requires accurate diagnosis and structured follow-up to ensure safe and effective return to play.
Medical imaging – particularly ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – plays a central role in identifying the type and extent of injury, monitoring the healing process, and guiding rehabilitation.
During the first Sports Med Days session on hamstring injuries, the specialists will share practical insights on applying imaging techniques to improve diagnosis, track healing, and support return-to-play strategies.
Speaker
Dr. Iñigo Iriarte
Medical Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
ARS MEDICA S.L.P, Bilbao, Spain
Dr. Ronjan Bhattacharya
Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine & Club Doctor at Manchester United FC
Manchester United Football Club Manchester, United Kindom
Dr. Sandra Mechó
Radiologist
SCIAS Hospital of Barcelona, SpainCourse Information
By the end of this lecture, delegates will:
- Learn how to use ultrasound and MRI to identify typical and less common hamstring injuries
- Understand the role of ultrasound in evaluating muscle healing over time
- Assess hamstring healing using MRI and recognize when recovery is on track – and when it may require intervention
This educational talk was created in 27th May 2025. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Canon Medical Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
