Hamstring Injury — Non-Operative Management

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

WBAT throughout

Key Restrictions

Limit hamstring stretching (trunk flexion, knee extension) wks 0-2; limit hip/knee ROM to avoid stretch/strain sensation; no jogging until wk 6 if full symmetrical ROM and strength; no sprinting until Phase V (wks 12+)

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-2 early), Phase II (Wks 2-4 intermediate), Phase III (Wks 4-8 transitional), Phase IV (Wks 8-12 early RTS), Phase V (Wks 12+ unrestricted RTS)

Notes

Criterion-based with time guidance; varies by severity, strain grade, and location (proximal/mid-belly/distal); proximal injuries may have concurrent sciatic nerve tension; LSI hamstring/glute/quad >95% for RTP

Published

August 2024