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Elbow Dislocation
Rehabilitation Techniques: Immobilization, progressive mobilization, and strength exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: 3-12 weeks.
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest, anti-inflammatory treatments, physiotherapy focused on wrist extensor strength. Approximate Recovery Time: 6 weeks to 6 months.
Metatarsal Stress Fracture
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest from impact activities, protective footwear, and gradual return to sports. Approximate Recovery Time: 6 weeks to 3 months.
Shoulder Dislocation
Rehabilitation Techniques: Immobilization, controlled shoulder exercises, progressive resistance training. Approximate Recovery Time: 4 weeks to 3+ months.
Plantar Fasciitis
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest, stretching and strengthening of foot, arch support insoles. Approximate Recovery Time: 3-12 months.
Wrist Fracture
Rehabilitation Techniques: Immobilization in a cast or splint, physiotherapy focused on range of motion, strength and flexibility. Approximate Recovery Time: 6 weeks to 4 months.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Rehabilitation Techniques: Surgical reconstruction, physiotherapy focused on knee strengthening and range of motion, and neuromuscular training. Approximate Recovery Time: 6-9 months.
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Rehabilitation Techniques: Surgical repair, controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot, and progressive physiotherapy. Approximate Recovery Time: 6-12 months.
Hamstring Strain
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest, gradual stretching and strengthening exercises, and neuromuscular control exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: 3 weeks to 3+ months.
Bicep Tendonitis
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest from lifting, ice to reduce inflammation, bicep stretching and gradual strengthening exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: A few weeks to several months.
Lower Back Strain
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest, application of heat or cold, core strengthening exercises, and flexibility training. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-10 weeks.
Patellar Tendonitis
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest and avoidance of aggravating activities, patellar support straps, isometric exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: Varies widely; 4 weeks to 6+ months.
Tibia Stress Fracture
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest and reduced weight bearing, shock absorption footwear, gradual resuming of activities. Approximate Recovery Time: 3-6 months.
Ankle Sprain
Rehabilitation Techniques: R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), balance exercises, and proprioceptive training. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-6 weeks.
Meniscus Tear
Rehabilitation Techniques: Surgery (if required), R.I.C.E., controlled range of knee motion exercises, and strengthening. Approximate Recovery Time: 3-6 months.
Labrum Tear
Rehabilitation Techniques: Surgery (if severe), shoulder stabilization exercises, and gradual strength building. Approximate Recovery Time: 4-6 months with surgery, less without.
Concussion
Rehabilitation Techniques: Cognitive rest, gradual return to activity, and balance/coordination exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: 2 weeks to 3 months.
Groin Pull
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest and avoidance of leg abduction, ice therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: 4 weeks to 6 months.
Costal Cartilage Injury
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest, applying heat or ice as appropriate, and gentle stretching. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-6 months.
Wrist Sprain
Rehabilitation Techniques: R.I.C.E., wrist stabilization exercises, and gradual return to weight-bearing activities. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-8 weeks.
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest from aggravating activities, ice and anti-inflammatory medications, gradual wrist flexor strengthening. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-6 months.
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
Rehabilitation Techniques: Immobilization, anti-inflammatory medication, and progressive strengthening exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-3 months without surgery, 6-12 months with surgery.
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rehabilitation Techniques: R.I.C.E., shoulder stability exercises, and progressive strengthening. Approximate Recovery Time: 4-6 months.
Hip Flexor Strain
Rehabilitation Techniques: Rest, ice to reduce inflammation, progressive strengthening, and flexibility exercises. Approximate Recovery Time: 2-8 weeks.
Pectoralis Major Tear
Rehabilitation Techniques: Surgical intervention if complete tear, anti-inflammatories, chest mobilization, and strength training. Approximate Recovery Time: 4-6 months with surgery, variable without.
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