{"id":2368,"date":"2022-03-14T10:23:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T10:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.physioroom.com\/advice\/?p=2368"},"modified":"2022-06-27T10:22:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T09:22:17","slug":"prognostic-indicator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.physioroom.com\/advice\/experts\/asktheexperts\/prognostic-indicator\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Injury Prognostic Indicator"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The PhysioRoom.com Prognostic Indicator provides a straightforward guide to how long sports people can be expected to be out of action when injured.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Please note :The times given are intended as a guide only and represent the ‘textbook’ injury. It should be remembered that there is no such thing as a typical injury and the prognosis in each case will be different. Check PhysioRoom.com for the latest information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Neck Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Cervical disc prolapse (Slipped disc)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n6 weeks +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Whiplash<\/td>\r\n1-2 days<\/td>\r\n5-7 days<\/td>\r\n2 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shoulder Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Acromio Clavicular (AC) joint sprain<\/td>\r\n1 week<\/td>\r\n4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Dislocated shoulder<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fractured collar bone<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fractured humerus<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Rotator cuff (muscle problems)<\/td>\r\n2 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n8-12 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Ruptured biceps tendon<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n12 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Subacromial bursitis<\/td>\r\n1 week<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n6 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Dislocated finger (Mallet finger)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n*GK 8-10 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Elbow fracture<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n10-12 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Golfer’s elbow<\/td>\r\n1 week<\/td>\r\n3 weeks<\/td>\r\n6 weeks +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Tennis elbow<\/td>\r\n1 week<\/td>\r\n3 weeks<\/td>\r\n6 weeks +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Metacarpal fractures (hand fractures)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n*GK 8-10 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Wrist fractures (Colles\u00a0and\u00a0Scaphoid)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lower Back Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Facet syndrome<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n4 weeks +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sciatica<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n2 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Spondylolysis (stress fracture)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n2-3 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Slipped disc<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n2 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hip and Groin Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Abdominal strain (stomach muscle strain)<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Avulsion fracture pelvis<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Groin strain (Adductor strain)<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hip flexor strain<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hernia<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n8 weeks post-op<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Iliopsoas Syndrome<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Knee and Leg Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n4-6 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Calf muscle strain<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Cartilage Tear (meniscal tear)<\/td>\r\n2-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n2 months +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hamstring strain<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n3 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain<\/td>\r\n2-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n3 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n3-5 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Patella tendonitis<\/td>\r\n6 weeks<\/td>\r\n3 months<\/td>\r\n6 months +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Posterior Cruciate Ligament<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 months<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Thigh strain (Quadriceps strain)<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Tibia & Fibula Fractures<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n4-6 months +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ankle and Foot Injuries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nMINOR<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMODERATE<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSEVERE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Achilles tendonitis<\/td>\r\n6 weeks<\/td>\r\n3 months<\/td>\r\n6 months +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Ankle sprain<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Calf muscle strain<\/td>\r\n1-2 weeks<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fracture dislocation of ankle joint<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n6 months +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Os Trigonum Syndrome (floating bone in back of ankle)<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n3-4 weeks<\/td>\r\n6-8 weeks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Plantar fascitis<\/td>\r\n2-3 weeks<\/td>\r\n4-6 weeks<\/td>\r\n2 months +<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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