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Pectoralis Major muscle rupture
While playing cricket i had pain near my shoulder.
I rested for 20days. I played another tournament. I got the pain again in that area. The area had swollen and i had bruises on my biceps. It's been 5months since my injury. Should i rest or return to cricket. Or i need a physiotherapy?
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Hi. It's a Ligament Injury and do not Heal itself. So You Need to Consult a Good Physiotherapist near You. Do Waste time in Waiting. Your Treatment may include SWD, US Therapy, IFT, Laser Therapy etc.
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Playing or Stressful Exercises may increase you Pain, So Use Arm Sling or Brace for Better Healing.
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Avoid Playing till it heals as Further Rupture of Ligament may lead to increase Injury.
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Hot & cold Pack.
Gentle shoulder stretching.
Core strengthing Exercises
Gentle neck exercises.
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Physiotherapy must
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Rehab and conditioning
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Noida
Before returning to cricket, you must undergo correct assessment and rehabilitation along with conditioning exercises.
Consult a physiotherapist.
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Avoid playing until you are fully recovered, because it will become a nagging injury.
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Dr. Lakshmi (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Put some ice cube on the affected area and need to be rested completely
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