Abstract
Muscle strains occur frequently in recreational and professional sports. This article
considers various treatment options in a biological context and reviews evidence of
their efficacy. Treatments reviewed include the PRICE principle (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), early mobilization, physical therapy, hematoma aspiration, platelet-rich
plasma injections, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and
local anesthetics, cellular therapies, and surgery.
Keywords
acute muscle injuries - biology - treatments - efficacy
