Here is the latest fitness and health tip from Flex Fitness personal trainer Ryan Stewart. Be sure to check in every month for more great tips from our amazing personal trainers.
Appropriate Expectations for Tissue Healing
Tissue healing times are extremely important to know and understand. Then you will be able to set expectations in order to return to your previous activity level. This information is not intended to discourage you, rather set a guideline to proper rehabilitation. it is important to be aware that healing times can differ slightly between injuries and individuals.
Healing Times:
Exercise muscle soreness:
0-3 days
Muscle strain:
grade one: 0-2 wks
grade two: 4 days-2 wks
grade three: 3 wks-3 months
Ligament sprain:
grade one: 0-3 days
grade two: 3 wks-6 months
grade three: 5 wks-1 year tendon
Tendinitis:
3 wks-7 wks
Tendinosis:
3 months-6 months
Laceration:
5 wks-6 months
Articular cartilage repair: 2 months-2 years
Ligament graft:
2 months-2 years
Always consult a professional to diagnose the nature of your injuries and set appropriate recommendations. Book a consultation today and start your fitness journey.