Dr Murray McLaren

08/09/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to the Red Roses as well as all of the Trailfinders Women representing their countries in this year's WXV tournament! 🏉

12/06/2026

Wishing Trailfinders Women the very best for their Premiership Women’s Rugby semi final this weekend!
Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club

10/04/2026

11/03/2026

Incredibly excited to be working with the
Looking forward to supporting the players and staff behind the scenes. 🏉

27/01/2026

🧠 The Truth About Recovery Timelines

One of the most common questions I hear after an injury is: “How long until I’m back to normal?”

The reality is — healing isn’t instant, and it isn’t the same for everyone.

Some factors are outside our control, including:
• age
• type of tissue injured
• blood supply
• severity of the injury

But what is in our control is understanding the healing process and supporting it properly.

👇 Here’s a simple breakdown:

🔹 The 3 Phases of Healing

1️⃣ Inflammatory Phase (0–7 days)
The body’s immediate response to injury.
Swelling, stiffness, and pain are normal during this stage.

2️⃣ Proliferative Phase (7–21 days)
New tissue begins to form.
Guided movement and appropriate loading are important here.

3️⃣ Remodeling Phase (3 weeks–12+ months)
The tissue strengthens and matures.
Gradual return to activity helps restore function and reduce re-injury risk.

⚠️ Important reminder:
Pain often improves before tissue is fully healed.
Different tissues heal at different speeds — which is why two people with the “same injury” can have very different recovery timelines.

🧩 Recovery is influenced by many factors, including:
✔️ proper rehab and loading
✔️ quality sleep
✔️ hydration
✔️ nutrition (especially adequate protein)
✔️ consistency with care

Understanding healing timelines helps set realistic expectations and supports safer, longer-lasting recovery.

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22/06/2022

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18/06/2022

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20/05/2022

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