Healing Timescales
Ever wondered how long your injury will take to heal?
Based on the current science, research and our experience at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, below lists how long 20 of the typical injuries that we see take to heal with a comprehensive physiotherapy treatment plan in place.
If you have any of these injuries, book in for a 60 Minute Initial Consultation and Treatment today by either calling our friendly reception team on 02381300260 or alternatively you can book online.
We’ll get you on started on the correct treatment plan right away, allowing you to overcome your injury and return to the activities you love quickly, and safely.
Exercise Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Muscle Strains
| Grade 1 |
2-3 weeks |
| Grade 2 |
2-3 months |
| Grade 3 |
3-6 months |
| Surgical Repair |
6-12 months |
Ligament Sprains
| Grade 1 |
2-4 weeks |
| Grade 2 |
2-3 months |
| Grade 3 |
3-12 months |
| Surgical Reconstruction |
12 months |
Tendon Injuries
| Reactive Tendinopathy |
4-6 weeks |
| Tendon Dysrepair |
3-6 months |
| Degenerative Tendinopathy |
6-12 months |
| Tear |
3-6 months |
| Rupture +/- Surgical Repair |
4-12 months |
Tenosynovitis
Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
Plantar Fasciopathy
Bony Injuries
| Stress Fracture |
6-8 weeks |
| Fracture |
6 weeks – 4 months |
| Bony Bruising |
1-2 months |
Meniscal Injuries
| Meniscal Tear (Red Zone) |
6-8 weeks |
| Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair |
3-5 months |
| Meniscectomy |
4-6 weeks |
Cartilage Injuries
| Minor Cartilage Injuries |
6 weeks |
| Cartilage Repair Surgery |
3-6 months |
Shin Splints
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder
Bursitis
Whiplash Injury
| 90% of Whiplash Injuries |
4 weeks – 3 months |
| Remaining 10% of Whiplash Injuries |
> 6 months |
Acute Lower Back Pain
| Acute Lower Back Pain |
6 weeks |
| Recurrence Rate Without Physiotherapy |
33% chance of recurrence |
Disc Bulge or Herniation
| 95% of Cases |
3-12 weeks |
| 5% of Cases |
12 weeks – 2 years |
ITB Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
