Del Potro will undergo a bone marrow aspiration

Juan Martín del Potro does not cease in his efforts to return to tennis despite the serious injuries he has suffered in recent years. The tennis player from Tandil has traveled to Brazil to undergo a new treatment to accelerate his rehabilitation and be able to return to the courts in 2021 after a 2020 in which he has not been able to play.

'Delpo' will undergo a bone marrow aspiration process in Porto Alegre in an intervention that will be carried out by the specialist Luiz Felipe Carvalho and that will consist of apply cells from the player's bone marrow to the injured area, followed by physical therapy exercises.

Luiz Fernando García, physiotherapist for the Brazilian tennis team, analyzed how he hopes Del Potro's recovery will be. “Physical therapy is key for those who undergo this treatment. It reduces swelling, discomfort, strengthens muscles and helps regain confidence. We will do tests to see how you reactBut we want him to do muscle strengthening exercises and increase joint movement. “'Delpo' is gradually preparing to face his long-awaited return to the ATP circuit in 2021.