If you love running, footy or netball, you know how important your knees are. They let you sprint, jump, and change direction quickly. But if you’ve ever felt knee pain after running, you know how frustrating it can be. It slows you down, makes training tough, and can even keep you off the field.

I want to help you understand why your knees hurt and what you can do to get back in the game faster. And if the pain isn’t going away, you should see a physio to stop it from getting worse.

Hamstring injuries are a nightmare for footy players. One moment, you're sprinting down the field, and the next, you're clutching the back of your leg in pain. If you've ever done your hammy, you know how frustrating it is. The good news? You can do plenty to prevent it from happening again and recover faster if it does. Let's get into it!