Muscular injuries

Muscular injuries occur particularly frequently in young people who play sport intensively, especially in sports such as football, handball or athletics. The main cause of muscular injuries is usually overloading, sudden changes in movement or insufficient warm-up.

Typical symptoms include pain, swelling, limited mobility and, in some cases, bruising.

In most cases, muscular injuries are treated conservatively. This means that treatment is carried out without surgery. Firstly, rest is important to give the muscles time to heal. Cooling and, if necessary, elevating the affected body part can help to reduce swelling. Anti-inflammatory medication can also be used to relieve pain.

In more severe cases, such as torn muscle fibres, physiotherapy may be necessary to strengthen the muscles and promote mobility. In the case of very serious injuries where muscles or tendons are severely damaged, surgical treatment may be necessary.

Without treatment, a muscular injury in children and adolescents can lead to a prolonged healing period or chronic complaints. However, timely treatment, especially through rest, physiotherapy and targeted training, usually leads to a complete recovery.

In most cases, children and adolescents can resume their sporting activities without restrictions after treatment. It is particularly important to ensure a gradual return to sport in order to avoid re-injury.