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This review aims to evaluate the criteria used for safe return to play after hamstring injuries, given their high recurrence rates.

Establishing weighted criteria for return to play after hamstring injury: a systematic review and methodological quality analysis

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Systematic review establishes criteria for safe return to play after hamstring injury, suggesting implications for athletes.

This review aims to evaluate the criteria used for safe return to play after hamstring injuries, given their high recurrence rates.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
Searched multiple databases including PubMed and Sportdiscuss.
Included 22 studies focusing on criteria for return to activity.
Pain measurement is the most common criterion for determining return to play.
Combination of pain assessment with flexibility, strength, and sport-specific performance is recommended.
Functional tests and imaging evaluations are crucial for comprehensive assessment.

Bru-Ruiz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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