Participants with hamstring injury needed for research study

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This study will compare the effects of physiotherapy rehabilitation and a special type of injection therapy (platelet rich blood plasma) for muscle healing after acute hamstring injury.

In order to take part you must meet the following criteria:

• Be an athlete/sportsperson between the ages of 18-25 yrs.
• You need to have a hamstring muscle injury which occurred within the last 2-3 days.

What will be done?

• You will come in to Campus Health Services for a full study explanation before being required to sign a form stating that you consent to participate.
• You will attend a screening visit with our sport doctor as well as a series of weekly follow-up visits while we monitor your healing after injury. Each time this will consist of an ultrasound scan, a questionnaire and a physical examination.
• You will be randomly allocated to one of two groups and therefore do not have a choice as to which treatment you receive
• You may be asked to donate a small portion of your blood (± 9 teaspoons) as part of the injection procedure
• You will continue with normal physiotherapy rehabilitation free of charge

For further information please contact Mrs Valdene Southon at Campus Health Services on Tel 021-808 3492.