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The PhysioRoom.com Prognostic Indicator provides a straightforward guide to how long sports people can be expected to be out of action when injured.
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.
Choose from the following types of injuries:
Neck
Shoulder
Elbow, Wrist and Hand
Lower Back
Hip and Groin
Knee and Leg
Ankle and Foot
*GK indicates the expected recovery time for a goal keeper.
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Cervical disc prolapse (Slipped disc) | 6 weeks + | ||
Whiplash | 1-2 days | 5-7 days | 2 weeks |
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Acromio Clavicular (AC) joint sprain | 1 week | 4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Dislocated shoulder | 6-8 weeks | ||
Fractured collar bone | 6-8 weeks | ||
Fractured humerus | 6-8 weeks | ||
Rotator cuff (muscle problems) | 2 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
Ruptured biceps tendon | 12 weeks | ||
Subacromial bursitis | 1 week | 2-3 weeks | 6 weeks |
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Dislocated finger (Mallet finger) | 2-3 weeks | *GK 8-10 weeks | |
Elbow fracture | 10-12 weeks | ||
Golfer's elbow | 1 week | 3 weeks | 6 weeks + |
Tennis elbow | 1 week | 3 weeks | 6 weeks + |
Metacarpal fractures (hand fractures) | 2-3 weeks | *GK 8-10 weeks | |
Wrist fractures (Colles and Scaphoid) | 6-8 weeks |
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Facet syndrome | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 4 weeks + |
Sciatica | 3-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 2 months |
Spondylolysis (stress fracture) | 2-3 months | ||
Slipped disc | 3-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 2 months |
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Abdominal strain (stomach muscle strain) | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Avulsion fracture pelvis | 8 weeks | ||
Groin strain (Adductor strain) | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Hip flexor strain | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Hernia | 8 weeks post-op | ||
Iliopsoas Syndrome | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) | 4-6 months | ||
Calf muscle strain | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Cartilage Tear (meniscal tear) | 2-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 2 months + |
Hamstring strain | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain | 2-3 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 3 months |
Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain | 2-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks | 3 months |
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) | 3-5 months | ||
Patella tendonitis | 6 weeks | 3 months | 6 months + |
Posterior Cruciate Ligament | 4-6 weeks | 6-8 weeks | 3-4 months |
Thigh strain (Quadriceps strain) | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Tibia & Fibula Fractures | 4-6 months + |
MINOR | MODERATE | SEVERE | |
Achilles tendonitis | 6 weeks | 3 months | 6 months + |
Ankle sprain | 2-3 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Calf muscle strain | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
Fracture dislocation of ankle joint | 6 months + | ||
Os Trigonum Syndrome (floating bone in back of ankle) | 3-4 weeks | 6-8 weeks | |
Plantar fascitis | 2-3 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 2 months + |