Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Extreme strain, e.g. through jerky movements, abrupt stops; often in sports such as tennis or soccer. Risk factors include lack of fitness, incorrect shoes, muscular imbalances, infections. Symptoms: Sudden, stabbing pain, possibly effusion of blood, loss of strength in the affected muscle, restricted mobility Course of the disease and … Muscle fiber tear: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Sports with high bounce and impact forces are particularly prone to injuries. If a sports injury has already occurred, the PECH rule (rest, ice, compression, high support) applies. This first includes a break for the athlete. Then the wound is compressed by ice application and the affected extremity is elevated. It is only important not … Physiotherapy for sports injuries
The triceps is the so-called triceps brachii muscle, a muscle on the back of the upper arm. This muscle allows the forearm to be extended at the elbow joint. Both overuse and inactivity can cause discomfort with the triceps. What is the triceps? The German translation of the triceps brachii muscle, colloquially known as the … Triceps Brachii Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
Treatment/exercises – calf A strain in the calf occurs very often. Especially during running sports, a strain in the calf is very common. This is also treated according to the PECH rule, after which there are some gentle exercises to mobilize the calf again. 1) Stretching the calf Stand in front of a wall about … Treatment/exercises – calf | Muscle strain physiotherapy
Treatment/exercises bar A pulled groin is a well-known injury, especially in soccer players or ice hockey players, but also hobby sportsmen are affected. Mostly, the groin strain occurs when the legs are spread too much, e.g. when sliding, slipping or hurdling. After the PECH rule and measures such as heat therapy, stimulation current therapy and … Treatment/exercises bar | Muscle strain physiotherapy
Treatment/therapy shoulder A pulled shoulder is very uncomfortable for those affected because they can hardly use the entire arm due to the lack of muscle power and pain. In addition to cold or heat therapy and electrostimulation, the injured muscle can be reactivated after a short recovery phase. 1) Half jumping jack to strengthen the … Treatment/therapy shoulder | Muscle strain physiotherapy
Torn muscle fibre A rupture of a muscle fiber, as the name already suggests, results in a rupture of the muscle fibers in the fiber bundles of the muscle. In contrast to a pulled muscle, tissue damage occurs, which is more painful and prolonged for the person affected. A rupture of muscle fibers also occurs … Torn muscle fibre | Muscle strain physiotherapy
Strain is related to muscular overload, where the muscle fibers that make up the muscle must stretch beyond their normal elasticity. This usually happens when the strain is too great and in sports where rapid changes of direction are required, such as sprinting, soccer or tennis. Those affected usually notice the strain by a shooting … Muscle strain physiotherapy
The first measure of physiotherapy for ruptured muscle fibers is the so-called “PECH rule“. This rule can be applied by anyone immediately after a torn muscle fiber. The faster the intervention, the sooner the athlete gets back on his feet. PECH stands for break, ice, compression, high support. This means that sports activities should be … Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
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 … Further procedures from physiotherapy | Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
Causes The individual cells of a muscle are called fibers. These are long and thin. The muscle fibers contain elements that shorten when tensed (contracted). These elements slide slowly into and out of each other to create movement. Auxiliary devices in the muscles constantly control their tension and prevent overstretching, for example, by means of … Causes | Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
Summary The torn muscle fiber is a long-lasting injury, which can lead to often weeks to months of withdrawal from training. The painful wound can be prevented or, in the case of an injury that has already occurred, the healing process of the torn muscle fiber can be positively influenced by optimized training/physical exercises/physiotherapy, sufficient … Summary | Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
