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Therapeutic Exercises for Rehabilitation of Muscle Injury
Melissa R King1, Sandro Colla1
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Equine Orthopaedic Research Center, 2250 Gillette Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Abstract:
Successful rehabilitation of muscle injury requires a comprehensive understanding of the injury process, healing phases, and resources to be employed. The initial phase is characterized by acute inflammatory signs, followed by the regenerative and remodeling phases. Therapeutic exercises can be utilized in all 3 phases, progressing from isometric exercises to aquatic therapies. The classification and phase of injury and the individual response to the applied therapies will guide the progression of the therapeutic exercises through the rehabilitation program.
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