Ryan's Fitness and Health Tip of the Month!

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.