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Treatment Time - Lines - Marpole Physiotherapy Clinic - Vancouver, BC

We will design a healing protocol for optimal healing, based on the stage of your injury, by offering you various options for treatment and rehabilitation. 1. Stages of Injury Healing:
Phase One Acute 3 – 6 days Swelling, redness, painful	Phase Two Sub-acute Up to 10 weeks Scarring, pain stiffness, reduced activity, weakness, muscle imbalance	Phase Three Chronic Up to 2 years Scarring and reshaping of the scar tissue continues

2. How Physiotherapy can help
Phase One Reduction in swelling & pain Prepare wound site for healing Reduce time of acute phase	Phase Two Minimize scarring, pain & stiffness Early return to work and leisure activities Can reduce length of phase two up to 70% Ensure better healing with normal muscle tone, muscle length and strength	Phase Three Ensure scarring is occurring along normal lines of force for maximum strength of healing Ensure normal muscle control – length, strength Normalize movement patterns Ensure minimal risk of re-injury

3. What is a normal treatment plan?
Phase One Minimum of 2 – 4 times per week Rest, Ice, elevation Education about your injury	Phase Two Minimum of 2 -3 times per week Gradual return to activity Your treatment may include: - Joint mobilization - Exercise or early intervention rehab programme - Modalities - Taping	Phase Three If you have been unable to return to your normal activities, you may be placed on a intensive rehab programme Exercise will be the major component of your treatment


2 – 4 times per week	2 – 3 times per week	Rehabilitation & Management