Muscle Injuries Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Types of muscle injury

Strains happen when a muscle is overstretched or overloaded, often at the junction between muscle and tendon. Contusions come from direct blows. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), the ache after unfamiliar exercise, isn't an injury, though it can feel like one.

Strains are commonly graded one to three, from mild overstretch to complete tear.

Early management

In the first few days, protect the area from aggravating activity, use compression and elevation for swelling, and move gently within comfort. Complete rest for too long can slow healing.

Progressive loading

Muscles heal best with gradual, appropriate loading. We start with gentle activation, progress to strengthening through increasing range, and then to faster, sport- or work-specific movements. Flexibility is restored gradually. We also look at why the injury happened, such as training load, fatigue or technique, to reduce recurrence.

Most minor strains recover within one to three weeks. More severe tears may take six to twelve weeks or longer.

Exercises often used for Muscle Injuries

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All muscle strengthening exercises

Frequently asked questions