3 Keys to Managing the Post Rehab Hamstring

Hamstring pulls are another common injury seen in athletes. Chronic hamstring pulls can limit athletic performance and drag on until properly managed. There are 3 keys to managing the post rehab hamstring client. These 3 keys include:

1) Allow time for proper healing;

2) After the tissue damage has healed, make the tissue pliable with stretching:

3) Use proper strengthening and stretching techniques to prepare the athlete for return to sports.

These are 3 very simple concepts but they are often overlooked in the management of the post rehab hamstring client. Remembering these 3 concepts will allow you to develop better and more effective exercise programs for your clients. Please click the link below to here my discussion of these 3 concepts.

Post Rehab Challenge
Where in the running cycle does the hamstring pull occur? Heel strike, footflat or push off?

Dr Mike