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Basic science and clinical studies coincide: active treatment approach is needed after a sports injury
Author(s) -
Kannus P.,
Parkkari J.,
Järvinen T. L. N.,
Järvinen T. A. H.,
Järvinen M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0838.2003.02225.x
Subject(s) - basic science , physical therapy , medicine , rehabilitation , basic research , athletes , clinical trial , physical medicine and rehabilitation , acute injury , sports injury , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology , psychology , computer science , neuroscience , library science
The basic response to injury at the tissue level is well known and consists of acute inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, and maturation and remodeling phase. Knowing these phases, the treatment and rehabilitation program of athletes' acute musculoskeletal injuries should use a short period of immobilization followed by controlled and progressive mobilization. Both experimental and clinical trials have given systematic and convincing evidence that this program is superior to immobilization – a good example where basic science and clinical studies do coincide – and therefore active approach is needed in the treatment of these injuries .