Understanding the area
About hamstring
The hamstrings are a group of muscles at the back of the thigh that help control the hip and knee during walking, running and jumping.
After a hamstring concern, assessment can help guide progressive strength, mobility and sport-specific loading.
Hamstring anatomy
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to hamstring anatomy. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
Muscle strain concerns
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to muscle strain concerns. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
Strength and mobility
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to strength and mobility. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
Return-to-running progressions
This part of the guide introduces important considerations related to return-to-running progressions. Your symptoms, health history and activity goals are individual, so a physiotherapist may assess the area and explain which information is relevant to you.
When an assessment may help
If symptoms are limiting movement, work, sleep, exercise or the activities you value, a physiotherapist can assess your individual situation and discuss appropriate next steps.
Important: This page provides general education and does not diagnose a condition or replace medical care. Seek urgent medical attention for a serious injury, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, new weakness or numbness, or any other medical emergency.
