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Expected healing times of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and nerves.
Everyone's healing time is different and depends on factors such as age, fitness level, and overall health. But there is consensus on the approximate healing time of different tissues such as muscle, tendon, ligaments, bone, fascia and nerve.
Injury
De Quervain's Tendonitis in Climbers: Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
Learn about De Quervain's tendinitis, its biomechanics, and various treatment options for both acute and chronic cases. Discover prevention strategies and exercises to strengthen the muscles and joints used in climbing to reduce the risk of developing this injury.
Injury
My overall strategy to manage TFCC injuries in climbers.
Climbing can be tough on the wrist and can cause pain and injury for a variety of reasons. Often it is related to overuse, poor technique, or structural issues. Although many climbers are used to feeling wrist pain when they push themselves too hard, it often settles within a short period of time (days). That being said, when pain persists for more than two weeks it is time to be more proactive. As it may be a Trinagular Fibrocartilage Complex injury (TFCC)