Specific Tissue Healing Timeframes

Question 1

What is the time frame for acute injuries?

Answer 1

48 hours to 4-10 days

Question 2

What is the time frame for subacute injuries?

Answer 2

48/72 hours to 6-10 weeks

Question 3

What is the time frame for chronic injuries?

Answer 3

N/A

Question 4

What is the wound closure time frame for ligaments?

Answer 4

3-6 weeks

Question 5

When can ligaments tolerate mild tension?

Answer 5

3 weeks

Question 6

When can ligaments tolerate low resisted activities?

Answer 6

6 weeks

Question 7

When has a ligament regained maximum tensile strength?

Answer 7

12 weeks

Question 8

What is the proliferative phase time frame for tendons?

Answer 8

48-72 hours

Question 9

What is the remodeling phase time frame for tendons?

Answer 9

6-8 weeks

Question 10

What is the guideline for active tension in tendon rehabilitation?

Answer 10

NO ACTIVE TENSION FIRST 4-6 WEEKS → PROM

Question 11

What is the duration of tendon rehabilitation programs?

Answer 11

> 6 months

Question 12

What is the short-term immobilization time frame for muscles?

Answer 12

2-5 days

Question 13

What is the focus during weeks 2-3 of muscle recovery?

Answer 13

Balance between tissue extensibility and protection of fibers from reinjury

Question 14

What is the guideline for muscle activity during weeks 4-6?

Answer 14

Gentle AROM, < full range - NO RESISTANCE

Question 15

What should be included after 6 weeks in muscle rehabilitation?

Answer 15

Warm up periods and endurance activities

Question 16

What should be avoided in muscle rehabilitation?

Answer 16

Eccentric contractions or stretch

Question 17

What is the inflammatory phase time frame for bone injuries?

Answer 17

1-2 weeks

Question 18

What is the soft callus time frame in the reparative phase for bone?

Answer 18

1 week

Question 19

What is the hard callus time frame in the reparative phase for bone?

Answer 19

Several weeks to months

Question 20

What is the remodeling phase time frame for children?

Answer 20

4-6 weeks

Question 21

What is the remodeling phase time frame for adolescents?

Answer 21

6-8 weeks

Question 22

What is the remodeling phase time frame for adults?

Answer 22

10-18 weeks

Question 23

What is the guideline for bone rehabilitation if stable?

Answer 23

Gentle PROM; controlled WB