About HAMSTRING STRAIN
Physiotherapy for Hamstring Injury & Safe Return to Sport A hamstring strain can cause pain and difficulty with running, sprinting or other sports activities. Returning too quickly may increase the risk of reinjury.Your programme progresses according to your recovery rather than a fixed timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
A hamstring strain occurs when one or more muscles at the back of the thigh are overstretched or torn, commonly during running, jumping, or sudden changes in direction.
Common symptoms include sudden pain in the back of the thigh, tenderness, swelling, bruising, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking or running.
Yes. Physiotherapy can help reduce pain, restore flexibility and strength, improve movement, and gradually return you to sports or daily activities.
Recovery depends on the severity of the injury. Mild strains may improve within a few weeks, while more significant tears can take several weeks or months to recover.
A proper rehabilitation program involving progressive strengthening, flexibility exercises, warm-ups, and gradual return to activity can help reduce the risk of reinjury.
