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Are you suffering from a recent hamstring injury? The Stellenbosch University Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine is looking for people to participate in a research study. 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 Service 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 who will perform a physical examination and an ultrasound scan of your injured leg to make sure that you are eligible for the study
- 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 while we monitor your recovery after injury.
For further information, please contact Eloize Fry at Campus Health Service on Tel 021-808 3492. Thank you.
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Published Date: 10/5/2016
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Opsomming: Die Universiteit van Stellenbosch se Instituut van Sport- en Oefengeneeskunde is op soek na mense om deel te neem aan 'n navorsingstudie wat die uitwerking van fisioterapie rehabilitasie en ʼn spesiale soort inspuit terapie na akute besering vergelyk.
Summary: The Stellenbosch University Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine is looking for people to participate in a research study comparing the effects of physiotherapy rehabilitation and a special type of injection therapy for healing after acute injury.