Ultrasound for Hamstring Injury Diagnosis & T Junction Sub Classification.

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Dr. Kevin Cronin, Assistant Professor & Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging and MSc Ultrasound Programme Director at the University College Dublin. In 2023, Kevin completed his PhD at University College Dublin. His research assessed hamstring injuries with ultrasound in professional rugby players (Leinster Rugby). He has a keen interest in sports injuries and utilises medical ultrasound to establish a diagnosis, and also monitor tissue healing during the rehabilitation period to give the athlete the best possible chance of returning to play fit and healthy, minimising the risk of a recurrent injury. We talk to: Kevin tells us a little about his background and career journey. Kevin’s research into ‘wide view’ analysis of hamstring muscle architecture. What is muscle architecture and fascicle length? Why measures of fascicle length still need to be interpreted with some degree of caution. The benefits of using ultrasound for diagnosis of hamstring injuries. Sub classification of T junction hamstring injuries. Monitoring ‘healing’ using Ultrasound as information in the RTP process. This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge WATCH this episode on the Sports MAP YouTube channel