What is a Hamstring Strain? Mitcham & Aspendale Gardens, Victoria
A hamstring strain is an injury to the muscles at the back of the thigh, which are essential for running, jumping, and cycling. It occurs when the muscle is overstretched or overloaded, and is classified by severity:
Grade 1: Mild strain with minimal damage and slight soreness.
Grade 2: Moderate tear with pain, swelling, and reduced strength.
Grade 3: Severe or complete tear causing intense pain and significant weakness.
Early treatment is key. At Full Speed Performance, we customise rehab to your injury and goals, supporting a safe, effective return to activity.
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Expert Physiotherapy for Hamstring Injuries & Treatment
At Full Speed Performance, we treat hamstring strains with targeted rehab focused on fast recovery, full function, and preventing re-injury.
- Initial Treatment and Pain Management: R.I.C.E. and manual therapy reduce swelling and ease tightness early on.
- Rehabilitation and Strengthening: Eccentric exercises rebuild strength and correct imbalances.
- Progressive Return to Sport: Sport-specific rehab restores performance and lowers re-injury risk.
Each stage of our treatment is designed to support a smooth, confident recovery, getting you back to sport or daily life stronger, faster, and more resilient than before.
Advanced Techniques for Hamstring Strain Therapy
At Full Speed Performance, we help athletes of all levels recover from hamstring strains using advanced rehab tools like VALD testing to track progress and optimise results.
Key physiotherapy techniques include:
- Eccentric Strengthening: Builds length and strength to prevent re-injury.
- Isometric Contractions: Targets specific ranges to support healing and control.
- Flexibility & Mobility Work: Restores full range of motion post-injury.
- Sport-Specific Rehab: Tailored programs to prepare you for return to play.
These advanced techniques ensure faster and more complete recovery, so you return stronger, more balanced, and ready to perform at your best.
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Veteran Team That Listens
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Symptom Management
We carefully assess and address your specific pain points and discomfort
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Pathology Understanding
We analyse your injury through detailed assessment and imaging when necessary
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Objective Progress Tracking
We measure your improvement week-by-week using advanced testing technology
Expert Physiotherapy for Hamstring Strain Recovery
Dealing with a hamstring strain? Full Speed Performance offers expert, personalised treatment to fast-track recovery and prevent re-injury. Get back to sport or daily life stronger—contact us today.
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Our team at Full Speed Performance has supported everyone from elite athletes to everyday individuals, earning the trust of professional sports teams, orthopaedic specialists, and performance coaches. We deliver the same high-quality care to every client, whether you're aiming for peak performance or simply want to move pain-free.
FAQ
Hamstring strains typically occur due to overstretching or overloading the muscles during high-speed or explosive movements like sprinting, jumping, or sudden changes in direction. Poor flexibility, muscle imbalances, and inadequate warm-ups can also contribute.
Common symptoms include sudden pain at the back of the thigh, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or bending the knee. The severity of symptoms depends on whether the strain is mild, moderate, or severe.
Recovery time varies by grade:
- Grade 1: a few days to 2 weeks
- Grade 2: 2–4 weeks
- Grade 3: 6–8 weeks or longer
Physiotherapy helps speed recovery and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Our treatment includes pain relief, manual therapy, eccentric and isometric strengthening, flexibility training, and sport-specific rehab to restore function and prevent re-injury.
Yes—our physiotherapists guide a gradual, safe return to sport with progressive loading, movement assessments, and targeted exercises designed to match your sport’s specific demands.

