Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Gelber PE

Publications

• Research Article
  Large Tear of the Pectoralis Major Muscle in an Athlete. Results after Treatment with Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI®)
  Author(s): Abat Ferran, Gelber PE, Monllau JC and Sánchez-Ibáñez JMAbat Ferran, Gelber PE, Monllau JC and Sánchez-Ibáñez JM
  
  Background: Injuries to the pectoralis major muscle can result in functional limitation. Previous reports on conservative treatment on large tears of the pectoralis major muscle showed inconsistent results with several treatment modalities. The best option to treat this pathology is still under discussion. Methods: A 30 year-old male patient with a large pectoral is major muscle tear was treated with ultrasoundguided EPI® technique once a week and eccentric exercise. Echography study was performed during the follow-up. Functional evaluation was assessed with Tegner scale, the criteria described by Bak et al. and the subjective outcomes described by Anthony et al. Results: Ultrasound scan showed a correct arrangement of muscle fibers. Functional evaluation showed excellent results and at four weeks of treatment, th.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000139

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