Athletes who suffer from a hamstring injury will follow a rehabilitation program that includes rest, ice, compression, elevation, mild stretching and strengthening exercises. Running after a hamstring injury is successful after the runner waits until the injury has healed completely.
Second and third degree tears can happen easily when first degree tears don’t heal completely and the runner returns to activity too early. This increased activity will only sideline the athlete for longer periods of time than originally anticipated.
Athletes may be disappointed by a hamstring injury because of the time away from the road or track that they must pay in order to run again, but they will be rewarded with stronger legs and faster running when they follow a strong rehabilitation program that heals, strengthens and stretches the muscles.