Muscle Tear Unit · San Juan de Alicante
Muscle tear: we take care of your whole recovery
A muscle tear does not heal with rest alone. We guide you with a clear protocol that follows how muscle heals: we protect the tissue while it repairs, load it when it is ready and stay with you until it works like healthy muscle again.
This unit is for you if…
- You felt a sharp pain or a "stone hit" in the muscle during sport
- You have been diagnosed with a muscle tear or strain
- You have bruising or pain when stretching or contracting the muscle
- It is the second time you have injured the same muscle
- You want to return to your sport without fear of it happening again
Your recovery, phase by phase
Timeframes are a guide and depend on the muscle and the grade of injury. You move on when the tissue and the tests allow, not by the calendar.
First days
Protection
- Assessment and ultrasound to see the size and location of the injury
- Control pain and bruising without full immobilisation
- Gentle, pain-free movement from the start
To move on to the next phase
You can walk and contract the muscle without severe pain
Weeks 1–3
Healing and early loading
- Isometric exercise and progressive loading to align the new fibres
- Regain full mobility
- Keep fit with the rest of the body
To move on to the next phase
Full mobility and pain-free contraction
Weeks 3–6
Strength and remodelling
- Progressive strength, including eccentric work
- Ultrasound follow-up of the scar
- Start running or sport-specific movements
To move on to the next phase
Strength similar to the other leg and pain-free running
Weeks 6+
Return to sport
- Speed, sprints and changes of pace
- Sport-specific training
- A prevention plan to avoid recurrence
To move on to the next phase
Strength and speed tests passed: discharge with healthy, functional muscle
What the unit includes
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
We see the injury on day one and follow how it heals.
Learn more →Physiotherapy at every phase
Treating pain, bruising and mobility without slowing down healing.
Learn more →Therapeutic exercise
The right load at each stage so the tissue heals strong and well aligned.
Sports rehabilitation
Strength, speed and sport-specific movements before discharge.
Learn more →Recurrence prevention
You leave with a plan so it does not happen again.
How we start
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us which muscle and when you were injured. The sooner we start, the better.
Ultrasound assessment
We look at the injury and explain which phase you are in and what timeframes to expect.
Phased protocol
Sessions at the clinic and home exercises in between.
Discharge with tests
We discharge you when the muscle is healthy and fully functional.
Techniques we use
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
We look at muscles, tendons and ligaments in the clinic to refine the diagnosis and track progress.
Physiotherapy
Treatment of injuries and pain: we guide you and stay with you until you recover.
Sports rehabilitation
From physiotherapy discharge back to your sport: strength, running, jumping and changes of direction.
High-intensity laser
High-intensity therapeutic laser to support tissue regeneration and ease pain and inflammation.
Radiofrequency
Therapeutic radiofrequency (diathermy) to improve circulation and support tissue regeneration.
Your team for muscle tear unit
Frequently asked questions
How long does a muscle tear take to heal?
It depends on the muscle and the grade. A small injury can resolve in a few weeks and a larger one may need two or three months. After the ultrasound we give you an estimate.
Do I need complete rest?
Only for a few days, and not complete. Muscle heals better with controlled movement and loading from the start.
Why do muscle tears come back?
Mostly from returning too early or without regaining strength. That is why we discharge with tests, not by the calendar.
When should I come in?
As soon as possible after the injury. The sooner we start, the better we can guide healing.
Content reviewed by Francisco Sevila Sánchez, physiotherapist and osteopath (C.O.) · Updated November 2026
Book an appointment: Muscle Tear Unit
Message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with the first available appointment. If you prefer, we can call you.
WhatsApp 679 276 344 · Phone 965 29 55 33 · Phone and WhatsApp: Monday to Friday, 9:00–21:00