Overuse injuries are one of the most frequent causes of sick leave among athletes and active people. Repetitive movements, poor posture or lack of recovery can generate continuous tension in muscles and joints, leading to chronic discomfort.

Preventive physiotherapy has become an essential tool to get ahead of these problems, and its effectiveness increases when complemented with specific topical products that prepare, protect and help tissue recovery.

In this article, we analyze how the combination of preventive treatments and products from the OXD Professional Care line can make a difference, reducing the risk of overload injuries.

What are overload injuries?

Overload injuries are the result of repeated or sustained stress on muscles, tendons or joints without sufficient recovery time. They especially affect athletes, but also people who perform physical work.

  • Tendinitis and tendinosis.
  • Friction syndromes (such as iliotibial band syndrome).
  • Recurrent muscle contractures.
  • Cervical and lumbar pain due to poor posture.

Until now, the usual practice was to wait for the injury to appear before treating it. However, today we know that active prevention is key to maintaining performance and avoiding complications.

Preventive physiotherapy: a proactive approach

Preventive physiotherapy seeks to detect imbalances and treat them before they develop into an injury. Through assessment and specific techniques, the physiotherapist helps to:

  • Correct muscle imbalances.
  • Improve mobility and flexibility.
  • Teach postural hygiene guidelines.
  • Plan unloading and recovery routines.
  • Prepare tissues for physical load.

A key element in this process are professional topical products, which, when properly applied, enhance the effect of manual techniques and facilitate tissue recovery after training or repeated exertion.

The role of topical products in prevention

Professional topical products such as creams and gels are formulated with specific ingredients to:

  • Prepare the muscles before exertion with warming creams.
  • Promote recovery with products that provide cooling, relief and anti-inflammatory active ingredients.

Their regular use in consultation and in the athlete's self-care helps maintain tissues in optimal condition.

OXD products for the prevention of overload injuries

The OXD Professional Care professional range includes specific solutions for each stage of prevention: before, during and after physical activity. With different options to choose from, we highlight the following:

1. OXD intense heat cream

Before physical activity, OXD intense heat cream helps prepare the muscles by increasing local temperature. In addition, it:

  • Improves blood circulation in the area.
  • Facilitates muscle and joint elasticity.
  • Reduces the risk of strains or contractures.

It is an excellent tool for warming up specific areas before training, especially in cold climates or when exercise will start intensely.

2. OXD intense cold gel

OXD intense cold gel is ideal for after exertion, when muscles and joints have been subjected to repeated load. Its combination of menthol and arnica provides a refreshing sensation that helps to:

  • Reduce the feeling of muscle fatigue.
  • Relieve localized discomfort and tension.
  • Decrease inflammation and promote recovery.

Thanks to its fast absorption, it is perfect to apply after training sessions, matches or intense physical work.

3. OXD arnica + devil’s claw recovery gel

This gel combines arnica and devil’s claw, two traditional ingredients in muscle and joint recovery. Its benefits are especially valuable for physiotherapists and people with intense activity:

  • Helps muscles and joints recover after intense training.
  • Contributes to reducing the feeling of muscle overload.
  • Enhances the effect of manual techniques in preventive processes.

It is recommended to apply to the most strained areas (quadriceps, calves, shoulders, back) with a gentle massage.

 

Prevention is always more effective than treatment once the injury has appeared. Preventive physiotherapy, supported by the proper use of professional topical products such as those from the OXD line, helps reduce the risk of overload injuries, improve recovery and optimize physical performance.

With Telic Group and the OXD range, professionals have safe and effective allies to care for muscles and joints, both in prevention and recovery.