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Hamstring Strain Treatment in Glen Iris

Expert physiotherapy for hamstring strains, tears, and tendinopathy — available in-clinic and in your home across Glen Iris and surrounds.

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Hamstring Injury? Get Back to Sport With GRIT.

Hamstring strains are one of the most common sports injuries — and one of the most likely to recur if not treated properly. Whether you’ve pulled your hamstring sprinting on the football field, felt a sudden sharp pain during a sprint, or have been dealing with a chronic hamstring problem, expert physiotherapy is essential for a full and safe recovery.

At GRIT Physio & Podiatry in Glen Iris, our sports physiotherapists use evidence-based rehabilitation protocols to get you back to sport as quickly and safely as possible — with a strong focus on preventing reinjury.

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Common Conditions We Treat

  • Acute Injury Management: RICE protocol and load protection to control swelling and protect the injured tissue.
  • Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Release: Hands-on treatment to reduce muscle tension and restore flexibility.
  • Progressive Hamstring Loading: Evidence-based eccentric and isometric loading program to rebuild hamstring strength.
  • Neuromuscular Control Training: Balance and coordination exercises to restore hamstring function and prevent re-injury.
  • Running & Sport-Specific Rehabilitation: Graded return-to-running and sport-specific drills.
  • Return-to-Sport Testing: Strength symmetry and functional testing before clearance to return to full training.

Our Treatment Approach

Every patient is different. We start with a thorough assessment to understand exactly what’s causing your pain — then build a personalised treatment plan around your goals, lifestyle, and timeline.

  • Load Management: Structured graded loading program based on the grade of your hamstring strain.
  • Exercise Rehabilitation: Progressive hamstring strengthening including Nordic curls and sport-specific loading.
  • Manual Therapy: Soft tissue release and hip/knee mobilisation to reduce muscle tension.
  • Dry Needling: Targeted needling to release hamstring trigger points and reduce pain.

In-Clinic & In-Home Available

We offer hamstring injury physiotherapy both at our Glen Iris clinic and in the comfort of your own home — ideal for athletes in the acute phase who find it difficult to travel.

✔ NDIS Participants Welcome
We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Contact us to discuss your funding options.

📞 Call us: 9999 7271

Frequently Asked Questions

A hamstring strain is an injury to one or more of the three muscles at the back of your thigh (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris). It occurs when these muscles are stretched beyond their capacity, often during sudden acceleration, sprinting, or kicking, leading to tearing of muscle fibers.
Recovery time varies significantly based on the severity of the strain (Grade 1, 2, or 3) and individual factors. A mild Grade 1 strain might take 2-4 weeks, while a severe Grade 3 tear could require 3-6 months or more of rehabilitation. Our tailored programs aim to optimize healing and safe return to activity.
It’s generally not advisable to continue high-impact or hamstring-loading exercises immediately after a strain, as this can worsen the injury. However, complete rest is also detrimental. We guide you through a carefully graded exercise program, starting with pain-free movements and gradually increasing load to promote healing without setbacks.
Hamstring strains have a high re-injury rate, especially if rehabilitation is not thorough or return to sport is rushed. Our

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