Back on the Ice: Bade's Recovery from a Knee Injury

A Knee Injury That Put Ice Hockey on Hold

At 16, Bade is a dedicated ice hockey player whose sport demands strength, balance, agility and rapid changes of direction.

In October 2026, she injured her right knee after a fall. The resulting pain and difficulty walking were severe enough to disrupt her everyday mobility, let alone her sporting activities.

Following an initial orthopaedic consultation, she had been advised to take three months away from sport.

Looking for a more detailed assessment and a personalised rehabilitation plan, Bade visited Prof. Ali Erdoğan Sports Medicine Clinic.

Targeted Treatment and Intensive Rehabilitation

Clinical examination, MRI review and musculoskeletal ultrasound identified a mild anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) strain accompanied by significant quadriceps muscle inhibition.

Our team developed an intensive rehabilitation programme focused on restoring muscle activation, rebuilding strength and improving functional knee control.

Over 10 supervised rehabilitation sessions, her treatment combined progressive strengthening exercises, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (EMS) and supportive physical therapy modalities.

Her rehabilitation programme included balance training, lower-limb strengthening and function-based exercises carefully adapted to her progress and the demands of ice hockey.

Back to the Sport She Loves

Through focused rehabilitation, Bade made substantial functional progress and was able to return to ice hockey activity.

Her experience highlights the importance of identifying muscle inhibition after knee injuries and addressing it through progressive, individualised rehabilitation.

For young athletes, recovery is not simply about waiting for pain to disappear. It is about rebuilding strength, movement control and confidence while carefully assessing readiness for sport.

Bade's story reflects our approach: helping young athletes recover function and return to the activities they love through personalised sports medicine and rehabilitation.