Hamstring Injuries
Strains, tears, pulls….
They all mean the same thing, some injuries are significant, some you will recover in days.
The Hamstrings
Made up of 3 muscles, on the back of your upper leg:
Bicep Femoris, Semi-membranosis, Semi-tendinosis.
How do they get injured?
Several mechanisms but most commonly:
- Sprinting
- Fast Decelerations
- Over-stretching (slipping)
How bad is it?
The British Athletic Grading System is the best we currently have but an MRI is needed to attain a grade for your hamstring injury.
The MRI IS NOT ESSENTIAL in order for your injury to be successfully managed though!
What to do next?
Don’t panic, relax, try your best to not aggravate the injury in the 1-3 days post injury
(It may feel “tight” but DO NOT stretch it)
Begin early loading exercises as tolerable (walking, squatting, pool marching, bridging)
Every day you will feel a little better.
Contact your athletic therapist /physiotherapist for guidance and to establish some goals for your recovery.
In-clinic strength testing
Gives you reassurance, keep both you and me accountable and helps us design a program to keep you at your best in the longterm.
Personalised Rehabilitation Plan,
In the palm of your hand
At rebound rehabilitation, the work you put in is key.
You will receive top quality education about your condition, professional and rigorous clinical assessments and a treatement and rehabilitaiton plan made with you, for you.
This will help guide you back to doing the things you love, keeping track of your progress in combination with consistent clinical strengh testing.
You also will receive a longterm management plan to keep this injury behind you as you go forward after your recovery
Honest, gimmick free injury management tailored for you.
Has your life been hamstrung by injury?
Get in touch and start your recovery journey.
