EMS for hamstring pulls ?

Charlie_Francis · April 29, 2009, 10:58am

I am now on Day 9 from the injury, the site feels strong,pain free and loose after aggressive rehab, I have worked up to 40m accels at 80% already, and planning to take the muscle to max gradually over the next 10 or so days at least 2-3 times, and then race a 100m.

If anyone pull their hamstrings and find this thread I just want to advise you 2 things I found to be almost magical in rehab.

EMS on 5hz on the injured muscle, starting from stimming 1 end of the muscle at the first few days, and progressing to full muscle stimulation with 4 pads by the end of week 1

Sleeping with a light wrap on the hamstrings after applying Tiger Balm (after the first week)
This REALLY relaxes the muscle when you wake up.

(C) Number1 for the above lol :), the only thing I have to be careful now is running in PB pace right away because I feel wayy to fast now after that 10 day rest. Everything is so light and running is so easy…

Will pass the 200m this saturday of course… I am going to throw a javelin instead for points.

Careful of the Jav- it can be a strain on the hams too