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Hamstring injuries are the most common injury in Gaelic football, hurling, and rugby - affecting approximately 1 in 4 to 1 in 5 players every season. And the frustrating reality is that once you've had one, you're significantly more likely to have another, unless the underlying issues are properly addressed.
This is the right place for you if:
- You've injured your hamstring and want to return to full-speed sprinting without fear of re-injury
- You've had a hamstring injury before and it keeps coming back no matter what you do
- You've been told you're 'good to go' but something still doesn't feel right when you push your pace
- You're a field sports athlete (GAA, rugby, soccer) and want a rehab programme that actually prepares you for match demands
- You've done the gym work, but breaking down on the pitch or in training keeps happening
- You want to understand not just your injury, but the factors behind it including sprint load, movement patterns, and recovery, so you can stay injury-free long term
- You want objective testing and clear benchmarks, not guesswork, before you're cleared to return
If that sounds like you, you're in exactly the right place.
How Does Hamstring Rehabilitation Work at RAPID?
At RAPID Dublin, hamstring rehabilitation follows the RAPID Framework - a structured, progressive approach that takes you from injury all the way to returning confidently to match play. No guesswork. No 'off you go and see how it feels'.
Here's how the process works:
The full process typically takes 4 - 12 weeks depending on the severity of your injury and every stage is tracked and adjusted based on your individual response.
What Happens At Your First Appointment?
Your first session with Alex is a Specialist Hamstring Rehabilitation Assessment at RAPID's Dublin 12 clinic. Choose 45 or 60 minutes at the point of booking. A typical assessment covers:
- A detailed history - the injury, how it happened, what you've done since, and what you're trying to get back to
- Strength testing to identify the real deficits driving your injury
- A clear diagnosis - not just a label, but an explanation of the actual problem, Imaging as appropriate
- A personalised hamstring rehabilitation programme, emailed to you the same day
No 'rest and see'. No generic exercises.
You'll have a specific plan, from day one.
Book Your Specialist Hamstring Assessment
What Does Hamstring Recovery Really Look Like?
Here's something worth being honest about: most hamstring re-injuries happen not because athletes are reckless, but because they were cleared before they were truly ready.
Pain improves first. Performance takes longer. The ability to sprint at full speed, absorb repeated sprint efforts, and react to unpredictable game situations requires a specific type of load tolerance that takes weeks to build, and that doesn't show up on a standard clinical assessment.
Recovery isn't always linear. There can be sessions where tightness returns, and that can feel like a setback. In most cases it's normal progression feedback, not a re-injury. The key is knowing the difference, and having a structured plan that accounts for it.
At RAPID, Alex tracks your progress both objectively as well as through an experienced coach’s eye at every stage, so you always know where you are and what comes next. No uncertainty and No guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I keep pulling my hamstring even though I go to the gym?
How long does a hamstring injury take to heal?
Can I train with a hamstring injury?
Why does my hamstring feel tight but not painful?
Do I need a GP referral to see Alex at RAPID?
I've been told I'm grand to go back. Why doesn't it feel right?
Book Your Specialist Hamstring Assessment in Dublin
If you're a field sports athlete dealing with a hamstring injury, whether it's your first or your fifth, book in with Alex Hassett for a Specialist Hamstring Rehabilitation Assessment at RAPID, Dublin 12.
One session. A clear assessment. A plan to get you back to full speed.
Book Your Specialist Hamstring Assessment
