title: Muscle injuries.
abstract: Muscle is a very active metabolic tissue and is frequently injured in sport. The injury heals predominantly by scar tissue which leaves a persistent abnormality within the muscle. Prompt treatment and appropriate rehabilitation can minimize the degree of muscle damage and reduce the incidence of later complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001458:Bandages; D006406:Hematoma / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007053:Ice; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D012146:Rest; D012421:Rupture; D013178:Sports Medicine
chemical_list: D007053:Ice