Recover Your Performance: Sports Injury Treatment
Don't let an injury keep you away from what you love. Our multidisciplinary team combines pain medicine, physiotherapy, and technology to accelerate your recovery and prevent new injuries.
Get Back in the Game Stronger
Treating athletes (amateur or professional) requires a differentiated approach. We understand your urgency to return to training and focus on active rehabilitation, not just rest.
Shoulder Pain
Tendinitis, bursitis, and rotator cuff injuries common in swimming, volleyball, and crossfit.
Knee Pain
Meniscus, ligament, and patellar pain frequent in runners and soccer players.
Elbow Pain
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis) and medial (golfer's) caused by overload and repetition.
Sprains and Contusions
Acute treatment for ankle sprains, impacts, and muscle injuries.
Why Choose Intrador?
Fast and Accurate Diagnosis
We use on-site ultrasound to identify the extent of the injury immediately, without waiting days for exams.
Advanced Technology
We have Shockwave Therapy, Neuromodulation, and Guided Injections to accelerate healing.
Recurrence Prevention
We don't just treat pain. We identify muscle imbalances and sports gesture errors to prevent the injury from returning.
Sports We Treat
- Road Running
- Crossfit
- Weight Training
- Tennis / Beach Tennis
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Martial Arts
Approaches typically considered
For this condition, our team may consider one or more of the approaches below, from least to most invasive. The actual choice depends on individual clinical evaluation.
- Neurofunctional Acupuncture
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
- Trigger Point Injection
- Tendon Supplementation with Hyaluronic Acid
- Prolotherapy
This list is informational. The effective indication depends on individual clinical evaluation, with criteria and limits discussed with you.
Clinically Reviewed by:
Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro
Pain Medicine, Acupuncture
CRM 21167/PE | RQE 2217, 2808
Published on: January 17, 2026
Reviewed on: January 29, 2026
This content is informative and does not replace individual medical evaluation.
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Physician specializing in Acupuncture and Pain treatment, and Technical Manager of Intrador's two units. Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in 2007, he holds a Specialist Title in Acupuncture and a Certificate in Pain, both recognized by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB).
Note: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on scientific evidence and the clinical practice of the Intrador team, but it does not replace individualized medical evaluation. Conduct, indications, and treatments must be defined after medical consultation.
Clinical reviewer: Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro · Pain Medicine | Acupuncture · CRM/PE 21167 | RQE 2217, 2808
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