Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

Non-Operative Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Non-Operative rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2023. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
SAM Health — Hamstring Strain (Non-Operative) FWB as tolerated; return to walking as soon as possible No passive stretching Phase I; no kicking/sprinting/passive stretching Sub-Acute; no sprinting until…
University of Delaware Physical Therapy — Hamstring Strain… Full WB; assistive device if antalgic gait in acute phase; ice in lengthened position… Pain monitoring model throughout: ≤5/10 during and after exercises (must return to baseline by next morning)…

All 2 Non-Operative protocols

Non-Operative — Hamstring Strain (Non-Operative)
SAM Health
Travis Obermire PT · 2023-09
Non-Operative — Hamstring Strain (Non-Operative)
University of Delaware Physical Therapy
UDPT Clinical Team · October 2023

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