Acute Management of Hamstring Injuries Immediately following a suspected hamstring strain, the aim is to protect and facilitate early healing before you are able to get the injury assessed. Compression (using a compression bandage or tape) and elevation is helpful to prevent excessive swelling. Early activation and loading is important. Complete avoidance of movement is not recommended. You should let pain be your guide to doing your daily activities, such as walking, to prevent muscle atrophy and disuse. Don’t delay assessment and rehab. Physiotherapy assessment and early rehab of hamstring strains should start within the first five days of injury. Muscles are able to heal relatively quickly with the appropriate stimulus, so early assessment and rehab can help you progress further faster. Learn more about the different types of hamstring injury and the treatment you need. #RSPSportsPhysiotherapyAlbion #AlbionSportsPhysiotherapy #AlbionSportsPhysiotherapist #HamstringInjuries #HamstringStrains #TypesOfHamstringInjury #AlbionPhysioForHamstringInjury #HamstringInjuryRehabilitation #HamstringInjuriesPhysiotherapy #PhysiotherapistForHamstringInjuries #HamstringInjuriesPhysioAlbion