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People are often surprised when they are not back to normal and fully recovered two to three weeks after a soft tissue injury (muscle, tendon or ligament). This is in fact perfectly normal. Unfortunately, your body takes much longer than this to complete the tissue healing process.
Typical injuries caused to soft tissue and healing processes: (a)
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3 Phases of Soft Tissue Healing with Physical Therapy
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2: Wound Healing Pocket Dentistry
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A homeostatic-driven turnover remodelling constitutive model for healing in soft tissues
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PEACE & LOVE: An Updated Guide to Managing Soft Tissue Injuries
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