Pamper your knees: prevent and treat sprains
The sprain results from the torsion of the knee. During an injury related to a shock or a movement contrary to a physical activity, the joint can be found in a position that exceeds its natural amplitude causing injury. The sprain is called benign when it comes to stretching the ligaments. On the other hand, in the case where there is a tear and, in particular, that of the cruciate ligaments, the sprain is considered serious.
In prevention, it is recommended to do a physical activity to strengthen the knee and back muscles: " I advise the walk not only practiced on a flat ground but also on a ground with unevennesses "says Lionel Corvisy, masseur-physiotherapist.
The ideal is to walk continuously about 35 minutes a day and to take the stairs instead of the elevator to work the muscles of the leg. In addition, it is essential to prepare and warm up before any sports activity and especially before leaving for skiing where the risk of injury remains significant.
The golden rule is to equip yourself with adapted shoes: "OYou can opt for a pair of hiking boots, but the best thing is to take a soil test to know if your feet are pronators or supinators, that is to say if the soles of your feet look outwards or out. inside "Another important precaution is hydration, which is very important during the practice of sport to eliminate toxins.
In the case of a benign sprain, the affected part must be immobilized by a straight splint. If the knee is swollen, apply ice to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also advisable to keep the foot elevated about twenty minutes to improve blood circulation. Finally, rehabilitation and therapy sessions at the physiotherapist are prescribed for 3 to 6 weeks rehabilitation and therapy sessions in the physiotherapist between 3 to 6 weeks. Purpose: working muscles (quadriceps and tummy discs) and balance, ultrasound, venous return massages etc. If the sprain is severe, the patient is treated in the same case as a sprain or may opt for surgery, the ligamentoplasty, which consists of replacing the broken ligament with a graft.
