Evidence for Exercise for UE Joints

Question 1

What are common impairments which result from a muscle injury?

Answer 1

• muscle inhibition
• muscle weakness
• muscle stiffness
• motor control

Question 2

What is the timeline for recovery for a muscle rupture?

Answer 2

0-4 wks controlled PROM
4-8 wks AROM
8-12 wks resistance training
20-24 wks before normal strength is returned

Question 3

What is the timeline for recovery for a muscle strain?

Answer 3

• immediate protected motion
• when pain/swelling subsides begin strengthening
• return to sport when impaired side is 80% as strong as unimpaired side

Question 4

What is the timeline for recovery for Tendon ruptures?

Answer 4

0-4 wks controlled PROM
4-8 wks AROM
8-12 wks resistance training
36-52 wks before normal strength is returned

Question 5

What is the timeline for recovery for Tendon strains?

Answer 5

• immediate protected motion

- when pain/swelling subsides begin strengthening

Question 6

What is the timeline for recovery for grade 1 ligament injury?

Answer 6

• immediate protected motion

- 1-4 wks stabilization training

Question 7

What is the timeline for recovery for grade 2-3 ligament injuries?

Answer 7

8-16 wks before stress should be induced

52 weeks before normal strength is returned