Initial management of soft tissue musculoskeletal injuries - UpToDate

Regular physical activity contributes to the prevention and management of many noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes, and has myriad other benefits. However, the sports and other vigorous physical activities that confer these benefits also entail some risk of musculoskeletal injury, even when appropriate precautions are taken [1,2]. (See "Exercise prescription and guidance for adults".) The common interventions and medications used to manage acute injuries of muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues and the classification of such injuries are reviewed here. Descriptions of the gamut of soft tissue musculoskeletal disorders and discussions of the diagnosis and management of specific soft tissue injuries are provided separately in a range of UpToDate topics. (See "Overview of soft tissue musculoskeletal disorders".) APPROACH TO INITIAL MANAGEMENT We concur with the general recommendations published by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

Regular physical activity contributes to the prevention and management of many noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes, and has myriad other benefits. However, the sports and other vigorous physical activities that confer these benefits also entail some risk of musculoskeletal injury, even when appropriate precautions are taken [1,2]. (See "Exercise prescription and guidance for adults".) The common interventions and medications used to manage acute injuries of muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues and the classification of such injuries are reviewed h