Hamstring Injury Physio
Melbourne
A hamstring strain can stop you mid-sprint and keep you guessing about when it's safe to go again. At Performe Sports Medicine, our physiotherapists treat hamstring strains and tears for footballers, runners and anyone who sprints for their sport. Our team has managed hamstrings at the elite level in the AFL, athletics and international football, and we bring that same approach to every appointment at our clinic in Melbourne's Olympic Park.
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What is a hamstring injury?
The hamstrings are a group of muscles at the back of the thigh that work hard during sprinting, kicking and sudden acceleration. A strain or tear happens when the muscle is pushed beyond its capacity, often during high-speed running. Injuries range from mild strains to more significant tears, and some involve the tendon. An accurate assessment of the type and location of the injury shapes the whole rehab plan.
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Who looks after your hamstring
Ben Shipperd, Titled APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Head Physiotherapist at St Kilda Football Club. Muscle strain injuries are one of his professional interests.
Tom O'Connor, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach and high-performance sprint coach. He holds a travelling role with Athletics Victoria and has a special interest in complex muscle and joint injuries.
Lachlan Fooks, Titled APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with 17 years at Collingwood Football Club, most recently as AFL Head Physiotherapist, and is lead physiotherapist for the Indonesian national football team.
Victoria Shelley, Titled APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with over 20 years' experience. She is an Academy Physiotherapist at Tennis Australia and Head Women's Physiotherapist at the Australian Open, managing elite players through a sport where repeated sprinting, lunging and changes of direction place heavy demand on the hamstrings.
Laura Fazzari, Titled APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with over 15 years' experience and a special interest in rehabilitation and return to performance, guiding athletes from the early stages of injury back to full speed and competition.
Josh Boehm, Titled APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist at North Melbourne Football Club, where hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries in the game. He uses a structured, criteria-based approach backed by objective testing, so return to sport is based on meeting strength and running targets.
How we assess and treat a hamstring injury
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Thorough initial assessment. Injury history, movement analysis and biomechanical screening to identify the root cause, not just the symptoms.
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A personalised plan. Your plan is built around your injury, your sport and your next game or race, not a generic sheet of exercises.
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Hands-on treatment where it helps. Soft tissue release, joint mobilisation and sport-specific techniques.
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Progressive, evidence-based rehabilitation. Graded loading that rebuilds strength, stability and sport-specific movement patterns and high speed running.
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Objective return-to-sport testing. We use VALD technology so you and your physio know where you stand at each step in the process.
Strength, conditioning and medical support
For the later stages of rehab, Alex Rooke, Rehabilitation Performance Coach at Melbourne Storm, focuses on the rehabilitation and reconditioning period for injured athletes. If a medical opinion is needed, our sports doctor Dr Zach Baker has a clinical interest in acute sports injuries.
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Alex Rooke, Rehabilitation Performance Coach.
Dr Zach Baker, sports doctor.
Why choose Performe for hamstring treatment
Our gym and recovery space has direct access to the Olympic Park Oval and an Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill for low-impact rehabilitation running. Your exercises, testing results and program live in a phone app with video walkthroughs. Performe is an APA member clinic with a research partnership with Monash University.
Related care
Do I need a referral to see a physio for my hamstring?
No. Book directly online or by phone.
Will I need a scan?
Not always. Your physio will assess you and advise whether imaging is worthwhile. If a medical opinion is needed, our sports doctors are part of the team.
How long until I can play again?
It depends on the severity and location of the injury and the demands of your sport. Your physio will set milestones at your first consultation, and objective testing guides each step.
Can I claim on private health?
Yes. Physiotherapy is covered under Extras with most funds, subject to your limits, and we have HICAPS for on-the-spot claims.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows access to the back of your thigh, such as shorts.
Where to find us
Performe Sports Medicine Address
Clinic Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm
Getting Here
Performe Sports Medicine is located in Melbourne's Olympic Park area. Accessible by tram and public transport. Parking available nearby.
Book hamstring physio in Melbourne
We're located within the KGM Centre at 20 Olympic Blvd, Melbourne, with free parking via Gate E at the driveway east of AAMI Park. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm. Book online or call 03 8412 0048.