5 Rehab Exercises for Hamstring Tendon Pain

Today’s video covers rehab exercises for hamstring tendon pain that is located behind the knee where the hamstring tendons attach.This issue occurs when the hamstring cannot meet external demand and is usually associated with situations where the muscles are stressed such as with running hills, sprinting or other activities that require repetitive or forceful hamstring contractions. If you have this pain, a progressive tendon strengthening program, that is designed to increase tendon capacity, is best supported in the research. Behavior modification is also important and should include temporary rest from running (returning gradually with level running first) and any other activities that cause pain symptoms to flare up. Presented here is an exercise progression that can be used to progressively increase tendon strength and encourage healing. These exercises gradually apply more stress to the hamstring tendons. Find the options that produce mild to moderate symptoms and perform 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions every other day.
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[@Yusuff53666]

Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷, I used the exercises in your video during my hamstring recovery period. Thanks for everything

[@RehabScience]

I’m glad the video helped you!

[@KobGoodJourney]

Good morning Dr. Tom. Thank you for sharing the great video.

[@RehabScience]

Happy to share!

[@carolwegman3602]

Hi! My trainer has had me doing these for awhile, although I don’t have pain. When doing them, I get hamstring cramps just below the butt 😮! Also, in short, just 5 foot. I can’t seem to get my butt more than an inch or more off the floor 🤨. Most of my body weight is in the butt and thighs. I’m very happy to see these moves, thank you!!

[@stephaniepettersen7064]

When I do the ball curls as I curl in, I like to bring the load pressure a bit more towards my big toes

[@CarlosLopez-fb7cw]

Great exercises. Can the hamstring curl with the ball be considered a gravity neutral therex? Love the isometric holds on the bench.

[@RehabScience]

Glad the video was useful. The ball curl wouldn't be gravity neutral since you are having to overcome gravity when lifting the pelvis off of the ground.