Torn Tendons Recovery

Tendons are bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. These can become torn or ruptured if they are subjected to too much stress. Recovering from a ruptured tendon can take many weeks and limit physical mobility.

  1. Severity

    • The severity of a tendon tear plays a large role in the recovery process. Mild tears may recover in a week or less while a complete rupture of a tendon can take months to fully heal.

    Surgery

    • A badly torn or fully ruptured tendon may require surgery to make a full recovery. Surgical procedures can help mend together torn tendons to facilitate healing.

    Mobility

    • Immobilizing a damaged tendon is important to facilitate recovery. If a torn tendon is used by its muscle to move a joint, it will likely cause pain and may lengthen recovery time.

    Physical Therapy

    • As damaged tendons progress toward being fully healed, physical therapy exercises, such as mild stretching and lifting, can help build up tendon and joint stability.

    Injury Prevention

    • Regular stretching and strengthening the muscles around tendons helps to increase the flexibility and durability of tendons, which can reduce the chances of future tendon tears.