Hamstring complaints
Want to know more about rehabilitation for hamstring complaints? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our physiotherapists.
The treatment process for hamstring complaints strongly depends on the severity of the complaint and its origin. Read more on this page.
Do you suffer from your hamstring(s)? Make an appointment here.
Are your hamstrings bothering you?
Hamstring complaints are a common complaint among athletes. For example, hamstring complaints can arise during a sprint and manifest themselves in a stabbing pain. In addition, hamstring complaints can arise as a result of overstretching.
A tear in the muscle tissue recovers faster than a tear in the tendon tissue. A hamstring complaint that 'slips in' during a sprint is relatively easier to treat than a hamstring injury, where overstretching is the cause.
There are various strength and stretch tests to properly identify hamstring complaints, but an ultrasound of the hamstring can also provide a great deal of insight into the type of disorder.
If necessary, we also make an ultrasound of your hamstring.
Hamstring complaints can also come from the back. It is therefore important to map out the back properly during the intake.
The sooner you start rehabilitation, the faster you will recover. Make an appointment to assess the complaint and to have a plan of action drawn up.
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Your rehabilitation is specifically aimed at the goals you set yourself. The first phase is about getting the pain under control and getting back to a normal walking pattern. Anything you can do pain-free is allowed and has a positive impact on recovery. Pain is a signal to avoid activity.
When the pain is under control and you can walk pain-free, you can start improving the flexibility of the muscle and optimizing strength. To this end, we perform a strength test, testing the quadriceps and hamstrings. If the strength is adequate, sport-specific exercises can be started with the aim of being able to exercise without complaints again. If the test shows muscle weakness, the exercise program is adjusted.
Intake
During the intake, your hamstring problem is mapped out on the basis of an interview and a physical examination.
Treatment plan
After the intake, a treatment plan is drawn up and discussed. It tells you what the best treatment is for you.
Treatment
If you have hamstring complaints, you will be treated according to our care plan. The care plan has been specially developed for hamstring complaints and shows good results.
Measuring moments
Tests are taken at fixed times and questionnaires are completed to monitor your rehabilitation. The outcome is evaluated and the treatment plan adjusted if necessary.
Treatments for hamstring complaints
After the intake, it may be decided to make an ultrasound of your hamstring to assess whether there is damage to the muscle tissue and/or tendon tissue of the hamstring. It can also be considered to apply taping. Exercise therapy is often the obvious treatment strategy. This can be started soon after the injury has occurred.
A strength test (isokinetic test) is performed to determine where you stand in your rehabilitation. Subsequently, we work towards the possible resumption of sports.
Other upper leg complaints
Other complaints?
If your complaint is not listed on our site, please contact us. Based on a conversation and physical examination, assess what may be the matter. Then we can draw up a plan of action with you.