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Hamstring Strain

Everything you need to know about hamstring strains — from grading the injury to a safe, reinjury-proof return to sprinting.

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Hamstring Strain
Overview
Symptoms
Assessment
Treatment
Recovery Timeline
Exercises
Products
Prevention

Your Recovery Roadmap

Phase 1
0 – 5 Days
Protect and reduce bleeding
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Phase 2
3 Days – 3 Weeks
Restore motion and begin loading
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Phase 3
2 – 6 Weeks
Eccentric strength and progressive running
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Phase 4
4 – 8 Weeks
Return to full-speed sprinting
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Expert Videos
Exercises
Recovery Tools
Products
When to See a Doctor
VIDEO
Hamstring Rehab Exercise Walkthrough
11:05
PDF
Hamstring Recovery Timeline (Download)
PDF Guide
ARTICLE
Why Hamstrings Re-Tear — And How to Prevent It
6 min read
CHECKLIST
Return to Sprinting Readiness Checklist
PDF Checklist
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