Further procedures from physiotherapy

Further measures in physiotherapy for muscle fiber rupture are tapes to relieve the muscle and at the same time support its function. They can give the tissue space to ensure sufficient blood circulation and nutrition and to take tension from the structures. They are also recommended for returning to sports after a torn muscle fiber.

In the case of extreme swellings, there are systems that promote drainage. In this case, manual lymphatic drainage during physiotherapy can also be useful. Pain-relieving, cooling and decongestant ointments can make the inflammatory phase of a torn muscle fiber more pleasant.

It should not be cooled too much here, as ice causes the vessels to become narrower, ensures less blood circulation, thus reducing the supply of tissue and disturbing the physiological healing of wounds. It is mainly used for initial treatment in order to prevent a large swelling of the torn muscle fibre. Magnesium, zinc and vitamins D+E are suitable for the regeneration of muscles. When taking painkillers, one should not overestimate oneself under any circumstances – the body is merely numbed and still in the same sensitive condition!

Prophylaxis

In order to prevent a rupture of muscle fibers, it is important to warm up sufficiently before every sport, as well as to observe regeneration phases. If the body is not sufficiently recovered, it lacks the strength to protect itself and to deliver full performance. If pain has already occurred, you should never continue training, because pain is always a warning signal from the body.

If you often have problems with your legs, you should have your sports shoes checked and possibly buy new ones after a treadmill analysis. You should not skimp on this and seek the advice of a professional. A movement analysis is also useful in sports, because evasive movements and wrong execution or too one-sided loads damage the body in the long run.At a certain point, it is no longer able to compensate and injuries, such as a torn muscle fibre, occur. Dysbalances in the body have to be compensated, possibly by an alternative sport. Through a careful and balanced training and listening to your own body, long lasting injuries can be avoided to a large extent.