Hamstring Stretch

Position:

Either seated on floor with stretching leg extended and other knee bent or supine (on back) with hands holding back of thigh with the other knee bent.

Movement:

Seated Stretch - While seated on the floor, extend one leg and bend the other so that the foot faces the inner thigh of the extended leg. Gently lean forward until a comfortable stretch is felt in the back of the thigh. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*. Repeat ___ times*, then perform this same movement on the opposite side. A towel may be placed around the foot of the extended leg to assist in the stretch.

Supine Stretch - While lying on the back, grasp the back of one thigh. With that knee slightly bent, pull the thigh towards the chest until the back of that thigh tightens. Then, slowly straighten the knee. A comfortable stretch should be felt in the back of the thigh. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*. Repeat ___ times*, then perform this same movement on the opposite side.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.

IMPORTANT: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality discontinue and contact our office immediately. The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within and should not attempt to do so. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.