Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Hamstring Injury rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2021–2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| iOrtho — Non-Operative Management | WBAT throughout | Limit hamstring stretching (trunk flexion, knee extension) wks 0-2; limit hip/knee ROM to avoid… |
| Massachusetts General Hospital — Hamstring Injury… | WBAT throughout unless otherwise directed; no crutch requirement stated | Do NOT stretch hamstring Phase I; nerve gliding (sciatic neural flossing) if neural tension; no passive… |
All 2 Hamstring Injury protocols
Hamstring Injury — Non-Operative Management
iOrtho
Non-Operative — Hamstring Injury — Non-Operative
Massachusetts General Hospital