Thigh & Hamstring
Understanding thigh pain, injuries and recovery
Your thigh contains some of the body's largest and strongest muscles and plays an important role in walking, running, jumping and everyday movement. Pain or injury can affect the muscles, tendons, bones and other tissues around the thigh. Learn more about common thigh problems, recovery and returning to activity.
Understanding the Thigh & Hamstring
A powerful group of muscles that helps you move, run and stay active.
The thigh contains several major muscle groups, including the quadriceps at the front, the hamstrings at the back and the adductors on the inside of the thigh. These muscles work together to produce movement, absorb load and stabilise the hip and knee. Problems can develop following an injury, a change in activity or training load, or repeated stress over time.
Common Thigh Problems
Thigh pain can develop suddenly or build gradually with activity.
Thigh problems can range from muscle strains and tendon injuries to overuse problems and injuries involving the hip or knee that refer pain into the thigh. Understanding where your pain is coming from and what has contributed to it can help guide the right approach to treatment and rehabilitation.
Thigh Injuries & Recovery
Recovering well means progressively rebuilding strength and tolerance to load.
Rehabilitation following a thigh injury usually involves progressively restoring movement, strength and the ability to tolerate the activities that matter to you. Depending on the injury, this may include modifying activity, rebuilding muscle capacity, improving coordination and gradually returning to running, sport, work or everyday activities.
Running, Training & Thigh Injuries
Changes in activity and training load can place greater demands on the thigh muscles.
Thigh injuries can occur when activity levels increase faster than your body can adapt, particularly with sprinting, running, jumping and changes of direction.
Building strength and capacity progressively, allowing adequate recovery and gradually increasing exposure to demanding activities can all play a role in recovery and reducing the risk of further injury.
Thigh & Hamstring Articles
Explore our information about thigh pain, injuries, rehabilitation and returning to activity.
Whether you're trying to understand a new problem affecting your thigh, recovering from an injury or looking for ways to keep your legs strong and active, our articles provide practical information to help you understand your symptoms and make informed decisions about your recovery and activity.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to know exactly what's causing your thigh pain.
Thigh pain can have several possible causes, and it isn't always obvious which structure is responsible. A physiotherapy assessment can help identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and guide you through the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation options.
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