Tissue Rehabilitation and Healing

Question 1

How long till Tendon structure changes in rehab?

Answer 1

-After 2 weeks patient reports increase in performance
-At 8 weeks Stiffness may change
-12 weeks is where significant change in tendon structure is observed

Question 2

What are some findings in a tenosynovium injury?

Answer 2

-Broader and generalised
-Repeated movements will increase pain
-No warm effect
-Subacute exercises exhibit soreness (cycling and swimming)

Question 3

What are the Grading classification and healing times?

Answer 3

Grade 1: Strain 5 weeks
Grade 2: >50% ruptured 6 months
Grade 3: full ruptured 1 year

Question 4

What is the pattern of change in ligaments from injury to rehab?

Answer 4

-inflammation can last 10 days
-Collagen proliferation occur 4-8 weeks
-Maturation up to 2 years
-Loading will allow collagen synthesis/alignment
-6-8 week period of re injury

Question 5

What is the rathleff protocol?

Answer 5

Rehab protocol for plantar fasciitis

Set 3-5
Reps 8-12
Frequency 48 hours
8-12 weeks