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INJURY REHABILITATION

Once the injury is past 3 days, follow these guidelines
(on a phone - swipe left for all information):

INJURY SCHEDULE	PAIN SCALE	ACTION
Over 3 days	Pain 6/10 or more	See a doctor or physiotherapist.
3-7 days	Swelling and Pain 4-6/10	Tape body part, Use injured part as able.
3-7 days	Maximum pain less than 4/10	Move and work as able. Rest intermittently as necessary to manage pain. Commence gentle exercises (See exercises by body region)
7-12 days	Maximum pain 6/10	Continue taping. Move about as able. Weightbear as much as possible. Commence gentle exercises. (See exercises by body region)
7-12 days	Maximum pain 4/10	Walk without crutches or support. Continue taping. Move and work as able. Rest intermittently as necessary to manage pain Advance to moderate exercises (Exercises by body region)
13-21 days	Maximum pain more than 5/10	See a doctor or physiotherapist
13-21 days	Pain 2-5/10	Move and work as able. Tape if concerned of reinjury. Avoid impact or fast movements. Advance to moderate exercises (Exercise by body region)
13-21 days	Pain less than 2/10 with full weighbearing and motion of injured limb	Return to full work and activities. Return to any usual training at a low and steady level. Avoid impact and fast motions. Advance to strong exercises. (Exercises by body region).
22 days or more	Pain more than 4/10	Follow advice of a doctor or physiotherapist
22 days or more	Maximum pain 4/10	Activities and work as able, resting if pain increases. Advance to strong exercises (Guide per body region). Increasing your usual fitness training program or sport. (Guidelines for retraining).
22 days or more	Maximum pain 2/10	Full return to activities and work. Advance to strong exercises (Guide per body region). Increasing your usual fitness training program or sport. (Guidelines for retraining).

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