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What can the athlete do to combat charley horse?

April 26, 2017athlete charley COMBAT horse

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What can the athlete do to combat charley horse?

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• Apply cold therapy and compression immediately. Use a compression bandage or heat retainer until you feel no pain. • See a sports injury professional. • Gentle pain free quadriceps stretching – hold for 30 secs, repeat 5 times daily. What can a Sports Injury Professional or Doctor do? • Use sports massage techniques to speed up recovery (very important). • Use ultrasound and electrical stimulation. • Prescribe a rehabilitation programme. Grade 2: What does it feel like? • Probably cannot walk properly. • Occasional sudden twinges of pain during activity. • Possible swelling. • Pressing in causes pain. • Straightening the knee against resistance causes pain. • Unable to fully bend the knee. What can the athlete do? • Ice, compress, elevate, use crutches for 3 to 5 days. • See a sports injury professional. What can a Sports Injury Specialist or Doctor do? • Use sports massage techniques to speed up recovery (very important). • Use ultrasound and electrical stimulation. • Prescribe a re