Steph Curry’s Hamstring Rehab vs. Yours: What Everyday Athletes Need to Know
When Steph Curry suffered a hamstring strain last week in the 2025 playoffs, the basketball world held its breath. Could one of the game’s greatest shooters recover in time to continue the Warriors’s playoff run? While Curry is still sidelined and undergoing hamstring physical therapy, one of our own physical therapists at APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon, Dustin Zink, DPT, weighs in. Pro athlete, youth athlete, or weekend warrior, the same principles still apply to successfully recovering from a hamstring injury.
“Feeling the Stretch” Isn’t Enough
At APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon, Dr. Dustin Zink, DPT, sees athletes fixated on static stretching and foam rolling.
“People focus on stretching and foam rolling, but you don’t actually improve your force production or tendon tolerance,” he explains.
Without progressive loading, your hamstrings remain unprepared for the demands of sprinting, cutting, and jumping.
The APEX PWR Approach: Load, Progress, Test
Dr. Zink’s protocol mirrors what pro athletes receive—minus the 24/7 treatment team. As he demonstrates in his YouTube Short:
“You need to load it back through eccentric work and sprint-specific drills so your hamstring can handle it when you go full speed again.”
At APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon, our hamstring physical therapy team offers:
- In-Clinic Strength Assessments using force-plate analysis
- Progressive Loading Exercises (Nordic curls, tempo sprints, resisted runs)
- Sport-Specific Return-to-Play Testing before you hit the field or court
This on-site model ensures every rep, every set, and every test happens under expert supervision—no guesswork, no home-program uncertainty.
Rehab Reality vs. Playoff Reality
Even Steph Curry, a pro athlete with all the time & resources dedicated to his recovery, is taking things slow. In an article on ESPN, “Even if I wanted to be Superman, I couldn’t,” Curry said, referring to his left hamstring injury. At APEX PWR, we always highlight to athletes and active adults alike that elite, professional athletes have every tool available but most importantly, much more time to focus on the injury at hand.
In fact, as APEX PWR CEO and former NFL Tight End, Jeron Mastrud, would be quick to share, “it’s your job as a professional athlete to make sure that you’re available for your team. When you go through an injury, that is your sole focus. Whereas a youth athlete, and even a college athlete, you have school for the majority of the day, plus homework. And for adults, you have work, your family and other priorities. It’s just not realistic to compare yourself to a professional athlete and expect the same timeline for yourself.” Your rehab at APEX PWR is designed for real life—your schedule, your sport, your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Where can I get hamstring physical therapy in Tigard, Oregon?
APEX PWR’s clinic in Tigard offers specialized hamstring strain rehab, serving Beaverton, Portland, and surrounding areas. - How long does hamstring return-to-sport training take?
Timelines vary, but our progressive protocols typically span 4–8 weeks—guided by objective strength assessments and functional testing. - What assessments do you use for hamstring injuries?
We employ force-plate analysis, isokinetic testing, and sprint-speed metrics to track tendon tolerance and muscle output throughout rehab. - Can youth athletes follow the same rehab steps as pros?
Yes—modified for age and growth stage. Our youth programs focus on safe loading, mobility, and gradual sprint integration. - How do I know when it’s safe to return to sport?
Return-to-play is clearance-based: you must meet strength benchmarks, demonstrate pain-free sprinting, and pass sport-specific agility drills. - Do you offer ongoing support after rehab?
Absolutely. Our performance coaches and DPTs collaborate to transition you from injury recovery into in-season or off-season training programs.
Ready to rebuild your hamstring—and your confidence—with sports physical therapy in Tigard, Oregon?
👉 Book your evaluation at apexpwr.com or DM us “HAMSTRING” to get started.
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