ACUTE INJURY

This addresses physical trauma, sprain, strain or twist caused by a specific one-off 'event', that is followed by pain/discomfort/swelling and altered function.

Timely intervention after an acute injury supports the healing process and ensures a more straightforward path through the various phases towards rehabilitation.

Intervention at this level is rehabilitation.
Occasionally acute injury require *immediate medical assessment.
These indicators are definitive red flags:

• Disfiguration
• Inability to take pressure
• Numbness / Pins & Needles

Note: that's not a comprehensive list, but these are of serious consequence.
Please seek out immediate attention!

1. Inflammatory Phase
   First phase of tissue healing -
   (up to 3-6 days afterwards)
   RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
2. Remodling
   New Collagen repairing damaged tissue -
   (from 6 days to six weeks)
   Encourage blood supply with gentle mobility and loading exercises in a progressive manner.
3. Maturation
   Third phase of tissue healing -
   (6 weeks up to 12 months and beyond)
   Strengthening and building resilience of collagen at repair site.