Muscle Injuries

There are different types of muscle injuries, some common, others less so, and our management over the past 5 years has changed for the better.

Muscle injuries are complex problems, often treated in the general population (if treated at all) with blasé. So how well do you know your muscle belly from a musculotendinous junction? Where does the tendon start? And what the hell is the enthesis? Read on to learn a little more about muscle injuries and why we should give them a little more respect.



They vary from being mild to severe and are commonly associated with bleeding, swelling and difficulty using the affected area. There are other causes of muscle pain though, such as blunt force trauma (corky) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS, the pain you get when you commence a new exercise program) which is why it is important to get muscle strains assessed early to ensure the correct management plan.

Depending on severity, strains can take anywhere between 7-10 days to 3 months to fully repair. The best management is early management. Our physiotherapists can accurately diagnose the severity of muscle strains and advise how to effectively rehabilitate it, including return to sport or return to work plans.