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As one of the backbones of the Argentinian attacking line it was a huge blow when Di Maria was ruled out of the semi-final against Holland following injury in the quarter finals with a thigh strain. He now faces a race against time to get fit before the final on Sunday against Germany in what should be a fantastic game, given the performance everyone
witnessed in the semi-final against the hosts Brazil.
A thigh strain can vary in severity and while it may appear that di Maria's injury may only be slight it can still take a week or so before being able to return to the game one hundred percent. He has now returned to light training in a bid to play some part in the final and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Lower body muscle based conditions are common in footballers and any running based sport, from calf strains to pulled hamstrings and groins and thigh strains, with this article looking at how to manage these muscle based injuries.
RICE
Following any sports related injury it is important to stop what you are doing and rest in order to minimise the impact of the injury itself and preventing further damage being caused. Rest is one of the best treatment methods for any injury as the body will heal given time, before being able to return to your chosen sport.
Typical side effects of any injury are pain and inflammation of the affected region, something ice and compression can help to alleviate thereby keeping you mobile for longer. Compression is typically applied in the form of a sports brace or compression shorts for upper leg muscle based injuries.
Elevation is also important in order to help reduce swelling, by ensuring the injured area is above the heart to reduce blood flow to the area.
Physiotherapy
Following initial recover from injury you need to rebuild strength to the affected muscle, ensuring you return stronger than before and minimising the risk of future injuries. Once you have experienced an injury there will be a weakness, which is why strengthening the area is important.
Compression Shorts
As the name suggests they are shorts which are compressive by design, focussing on the thigh, hamstring and groin regions. They are designed to apply compression to affected regions thereby working to reduce inflammation as well as keeping an individual active for longer.
As with all sports braces they are designed to be worn on the move and when active. Compression shorts also work to maintain muscle alignment, thereby enhancing performance and minimising any unnatural movement and wasted energy.
Depending on the nature of the injury and pain levels additional compression may be required, with some compression shorts offering a cinch strap to adjust the pressure applied to the groin or thigh regions.
More Information:
Dave Regis discusses the use of orthotics for the management of a thigh strain http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/browse-by-sport/football/ reviewing injury rehabilitation through exercise and the use of bracing and supports. He writes articles focussing on the use of compression shorts http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/braces-%26-supports/groin%2C-hamstring-%26-thigh-support/ and other methods of rehabilitation.
witnessed in the semi-final against the hosts Brazil.
A thigh strain can vary in severity and while it may appear that di Maria's injury may only be slight it can still take a week or so before being able to return to the game one hundred percent. He has now returned to light training in a bid to play some part in the final and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Lower body muscle based conditions are common in footballers and any running based sport, from calf strains to pulled hamstrings and groins and thigh strains, with this article looking at how to manage these muscle based injuries.
RICE
Following any sports related injury it is important to stop what you are doing and rest in order to minimise the impact of the injury itself and preventing further damage being caused. Rest is one of the best treatment methods for any injury as the body will heal given time, before being able to return to your chosen sport.
Typical side effects of any injury are pain and inflammation of the affected region, something ice and compression can help to alleviate thereby keeping you mobile for longer. Compression is typically applied in the form of a sports brace or compression shorts for upper leg muscle based injuries.
Elevation is also important in order to help reduce swelling, by ensuring the injured area is above the heart to reduce blood flow to the area.
Physiotherapy
Following initial recover from injury you need to rebuild strength to the affected muscle, ensuring you return stronger than before and minimising the risk of future injuries. Once you have experienced an injury there will be a weakness, which is why strengthening the area is important.
Compression Shorts
As the name suggests they are shorts which are compressive by design, focussing on the thigh, hamstring and groin regions. They are designed to apply compression to affected regions thereby working to reduce inflammation as well as keeping an individual active for longer.
As with all sports braces they are designed to be worn on the move and when active. Compression shorts also work to maintain muscle alignment, thereby enhancing performance and minimising any unnatural movement and wasted energy.
Depending on the nature of the injury and pain levels additional compression may be required, with some compression shorts offering a cinch strap to adjust the pressure applied to the groin or thigh regions.
More Information:
Dave Regis discusses the use of orthotics for the management of a thigh strain http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/browse-by-sport/football/ reviewing injury rehabilitation through exercise and the use of bracing and supports. He writes articles focussing on the use of compression shorts http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/braces-%26-supports/groin%2C-hamstring-%26-thigh-support/ and other methods of rehabilitation.
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