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Musculoskeletal injuries are a condition that occurs as a result of damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage or bones. It can occur in people of all ages, but athletes are at the highest risk. Muscle tendon injuries are the most common muscle injuries in athletes. The fact that the entire movement structure of the body is formed by the connection of muscles and tendons to bones creates an area open to injuries for many reasons.
Muscle and tendon injuries in athletes can occur for many reasons. Overstrain of muscles, sudden trauma, weakening of muscles and tendons, constantly repetitive movements, sudden movements, exertion during sports without warming up, not using equipment suitable for sports, lack of suitable ground, lack of motivation before training or sports. Although sudden trauma injuries occur due to reasons such as falling, impact, collision, sudden turns during sports or training, the biggest reason for the weakening of muscles and tendons may be extreme fatigue, malnutrition or the inability of the athlete’s physical structure to perform.
What are the Symptoms of Muscle Tendon Injuries in Athletes?
Symptoms of muscle tendon injuries in athletes vary depending on the location and cause of the injury. The most obvious symptoms include pain and swelling, followed by redness, limitation of movement, a feeling of fracture or dislocation in the joint, and weakness. Symptoms of muscle and tendon injuries in athletes can sometimes be very mild. In such cases, if these mild symptoms are ignored by the athlete, it may lead to much bigger problems in the future.
As MSM Clinic, our goal is always to practice preventive medicine to prevent preventable diseases. We would like to emphasize once again the importance of regular examination and follow-up in order to prevent muscle tendon injuries in athletes and to overcome them with minimal damage.
What is the Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscle Tendon Injuries in Athletes?
Muscle tendon injuries in athletes are diagnosed by the expert orthopedics and traumatology doctors of our clinic. Our Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist performs a detailed examination and, if necessary, tests such as x-ray, ultrasonography and MRI. In some cases, blood tests are also used.
After the athlete is diagnosed with muscle tendon injuries, the necessary treatment is started by our specialist doctor. The treatment of muscle tendon injuries in athletes varies greatly depending on the situation, and this is where the importance of working with a very good Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist becomes evident. At MSM Clinic, you can recover more safely, quickly and comfortably with the correct diagnosis and the guidance of a physiotherapist experienced in sports physical therapy. Considering the athlete’s future sports life, we need to get the best result in the shortest time and with the least side effects. Because, compared to normal patients, athletes are competing against time, so the healing process is very important.
The most commonly used treatment methods for the treatment of muscle tendon injuries in athletes are divided into surgical treatments and non-surgical treatments in athletes. Surgical treatments for athletes and non-surgical treatments for athletes. While a non-surgical application such as RICE protocol treatment is sufficient for mild Muscle Tendon Injuries in athletes, in some cases physical therapy along with medication may be required. If the athlete’s muscle tendon injuries are more severe, surgical intervention may be required.
In order to minimize muscle and tendon injuries, which are common in athletes, and to keep sports performance at the best level, it is necessary not to neglect warm-up and cool-down movements, and to act in accordance with a certain technique to strengthen the muscles. Sports nutrition should be given importance. Regularly checking your musculoskeletal system in the orthopedics and traumatology clinic will add a lot to your sports life.
