📋 About This Injury
Decreased bone density — important for female athletes after menopause.
With timely recognition of symptoms and proper treatment, most athletes fully recover and return to sport.
🔍 Main Symptoms
- Pain — from mild discomfort to sharp pain
- Swelling and redness in the affected area
- Decreased range of motion
- Weakness and instability
- Pain during physical activity
- Morning Stiffness
💊 Treatment Protocol
Acute Phase (48-72 hours)
- Rest — avoid movements that cause pain
- Ice — 15-20 min every 2-3 hours
- Compression with an elastic bandage
- Elevation of the limb above heart level
Rehabilitation
- Gradual restoration of range of motion
- Stretching exercises without pain
- Isometric, later concentric exercises
- Eccentric exercises
- Proprioception training
- Gradual return to sport
🏋️ Rehabilitation Exercises
- Isometric contractions — 3×10 seconds
- Controlled stretching exercises — 3×30 sec
- Concentric exercises with light load
- Eccentric exercises — slow return
- Balance exercises on an unstable platform
- Functional exercises simulating sports movements
🛡️ Prevention Strategy
- Always perform a full warm-up (10-15 min)
- Proper sports equipment and footwear
- Increase load by no more than 10% per week
- Regular rest and recovery days
- Strength exercises to strengthen weak areas of the body
- Balanced nutrition with sufficient protein
🛒 Recommended Supplements
💡 Did You Know? ~50% of sports injuries arise from overuse rather than acute injury. Proper load management is the most effective prevention.
⚠️ Important: This content is for informational purposes. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment, be sure to consult a doctor or physiotherapist.