Expert explains shock treatment Neymar used after knee surgery | OneFootball

Last Thursday, Neymar went viral on social media again. The reason was a video posted by the Santos player, in which his friends undergo the same treatment that the star has been doing in the recovery process after surgery on his left knee. The shock procedure that the number 10 is undergoing applies mechanical pressure waves to the injured tissue to stimulate regeneration and speed up athletes' recovery.

"Specialist from the National Society of Sports Physiotherapy and Physical Activity (Sonafe Brazil), Alexandre Alcaide provided details about the procedure.“Shock wave treatment involves the application of mechanical pressure waves that stimulate the target tissue. In Neymar's case, the treatment was probably directed at the meniscus, the site of the operated injury, possibly with meniscal suture, with the aim of assisting in repair and reducing immobilization time,” he explained.“The procedure can cause slight discomfort, but it is rarely that intense. In very specific situations, topical anesthetic can be used, something that happens in less than 1% of cases,” he added.Screaming, Neymar's friends show a lot of pain while undergoing the procedure during the video posted, which intrigued fans about how intense the treatment would be.

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Alexandre Alcaide also emphasized the importance of athletes properly recovering injured tissues to avoid new complications after returning to activities.

“High-performance athletes need the repaired tissue to withstand high levels of mechanical stress. The focus is to optimize this regeneration to allow a safe and competitive return to activities,” he concluded.

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