Muscle Injuries

In most cases, muscle injuries are typically treated non-surgically, however, in some isolated cases of muscle avulsion, surgical procedures can be considered. Muscle injuries are strongly irrorated by blood supplies and display an elevated healing potential. After an injury, the damaged structures go through a sequence of healing stages (degeneration, inflammation, regeneration and fibrosis) that, if correctly respected and optimised, lead to the complete repair of the damaged muscle. In case of muscle injuries, our strong recommendation is to seek medical attention from a specialised facility that can quickly provide you with a precise diagnosis and rehabilitation plan. Malpractices throughout the recovery process, such as incorrect diagnosis (e.g.: underestimation of the condition), aggressive or delayed rehabilitation (e.g.: exercises strategy implemented too early/late and not aligned with the muscle recovery stages), and a poor return to sport process, can significantly impact your short- and long-term recovery outcomes (e.g.: poor muscle quality repair, increased likelihood of relapses, decreased performance, etc.). In Isokinetic, after being visited by one of our specialised doctors who will provide immediate injury assessment through a thorough clinical, and instrumental (e.g.: ultrasound) examination, you will be prescribed a recovery plan tailored to your specific needs. Your rehabilitation journey will take place in up to four different environments depending on your condition: the pool, the gym, the movement analysis and retraining room, and our pitch. In the early stage, our primary focus will be to minimise the pain, swelling, and inflammation to facilitate the healing process. Gradually, progressing through the stages of biological muscle repair, your rehabilitation focus will shift from a “protection” to a “re-loading” phase, in which mobility and strength will progressively be restored. After this, the next stage will include movement quality retraining to optimise your movement technique and muscle balance, facilitating in this way a better distribution of the load among different body structures. Finally, your rehabilitation will conclude after completing our on-field rehabilitation service where you will restore your performance and minimise the risk of re-injury.