Ligament injuries are more frequent in sports, specifically in high impact disciplines such as football. These injuries affect the joint stability and require efficient treatment that optimize the athlete’s recovery, while also minimizing the risk of relapses.
Capenergy radiofrecuencia has proven to be an advanced technology to speed up ligament recovery, optimizing vascularisation and scarring. In this article, we’ll explore the most common ligament injuries in detail and we’ll explain how radiofrequency can contribute to its treatment.
What are ligament injuries?
Ligaments are fundamental structures for joint stability, as they connect the bones and limit excessive movement. Nevertheless, due to their low blood supply, their healing process is slower than that of other tissues, such as the muscles.
A ligament injury occurs when a ligament suffers excessive stretching or a partial or total rupture, generating instability in the affected joint. Depending on the severity of the injury, recovery can take from 6 weeks up to one year, and in many cases, residual joint laxity persists if the treatment is not adequate.
To learn more about optimizing tissue recovery and accelerating regeneration times in sports injuries, we invite you to read our article on faster sports injury recovery.
Most frequent sports-related ligament injuries
Ligament injuries are the second most common injury in the sports field, with an incidence of 2.0 injuries per 1,000 hours of activity. In sports such as football, these injuries tend to affect mostly the ankle and knee.
Sprain of the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle
- This is the most common ligament injury, with a frequency of 3.7 injuries per team per season.
- Ligament is usually slow and incomplete, leading to residual laxity and risk of recurrence.
Ligament injuries of the knee
- Sprain of the medial collateral ligament: frequent in football players due to brusque turns and physical contact.
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury: considered one of the most severe injuries, with a long recovery period if not approached correctly.
Due to the limited blood circulation in the ligaments, these injuries require advanced treatments to guarantee complete recovery and avoid chronic issues.
If you want to learn more about the specific treatment for anterior cruciate ligament recovery, we invite you to read this article on ACL rupture recovery with Capenergy.
How does Capenergy radiofrequency speed up ligament recovery
Unlike the muscles, the ligaments and tendons have a low blood supply, which slows down their recovery. Capenergy radiofrequency acts directly on the injured tissues, stimulating vascularization and speeding up the healing and cell repair processes.
Benefits of radiofrequency in the treatment of ligament injuries
1.Speeding up the healing process:
It stimulates the generation of new ligament tissue with high quality collagen, thus avoiding residual laxity.
2. Optimizing vascularization:
It increases the blood flow in the affected area, boosting the oxygen and nutrient supply, necessary for the healing process.
3. Reducing inflammation and pain:
The radiofrequency energy modulates the inflammatory response, reducing pain without the need of anti-inflammatory drugs.
4.Preventing injury recurrence:
A badly healed ligament increases the risk of new injuries. Radiofrequency strengthens joint stability and minimizes this risk.
5. Enabling a faster and safer recovery:
Athletes can resume their activity in less time, reducing the impact of the injury on their performance.
Thanks to Capenergy’s second generation radiofrequency, football players and athletes achieve a more effective recovery, reducing the risk of relapses and optimizing their performance in the shortest possible time.
Frequent questions regarding the treatment of ligament injuries with radiofrequency
1. Is radiofrequency effective for the treatment of all kinds of ligament injuries?
Yes. It is especially efficient for the treatment of sprains and partial ligament injuries, as it optimizes regeneration without the need of surgery.
2. How many sessions are necessary to notice improvement?
Depending on the severity of the injury, patients experience significant improvement in 4-6 sessions, reporting pain reduction and increased joint stability.
3. Does the treatment with radiofrequency replace physiotherapy?
No, it is however an ideal complement. The combination of radiofrequency and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation maximizes results and speeds up recovery.
4. Is radiofrequency safe for athletes?
Yes, it is a non-invasive and painless treatment, without any side effects, ideal for athletes who need a fast recovery that does not keep them away from training for long periods of time.
Implement Capenergy radiofrequency in your clinic and optimize your patients’ recovery
Ligament injuries require a precise and effective treatment approach. Capenergy radiofrequency provides an advanced solution to speed up ligament tissue regeneration, minimizing residual laxity and improving joint stability.
Do you want to know how to incorporate Capenergy radiofrequency in your clinic in order to maximize the results and speed up your clients’ recovery? Contact us.
