Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Konstantinos Fousekis

Publications

• Case Report
  Aggressive Massage Techniques can Accelerate Safe Return after Hamstrings Strain: A Case Study of a Professional Soccer Player
  Author(s): Konstantinos Fousekis, Konstantinos Mylonas and Venetia CharalampopoulouKonstantinos Fousekis, Konstantinos Mylonas and Venetia Charalampopoulou
  
  Study Background: Hamstrings strains are very common in soccer players and their rehabilitation involves a demanding process which may be considerably time consuming depending on the severity of the injury. Traditional treatment for these injuries includes conservative forms of treatment such as gentle massage, passive stretching, electrotherapy and functional exercises during training. The aim of this case study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an aggressive rehabilitation program in the treatment of grade I hamstring strain in a professional athlete. Methods: A 30 year old professional soccer player clinically diagnosed with grade I hamstrings’ strain underwent a 15 days aggressive rehabilitation program. This included aggressive massage techniques with cups, instruments and stripping techinques, cryostretching/cryokinetics exercis.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000144

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