The severity of an injury can be graded based on how it impacts the athlete's performance and activities. This impacts the amount of time it takes for the person to recover.
Level of Discomfort
Impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Competitive Level
Grade of Injury
discomfort during play with relief on cessation; may occur only during hard exertion
none or slight
I
increasingly painful during sport; may persist at rest
ADL mildly affected; decreased ability to compete
II
significant; unable to play
ADL moderately affected; unable to play and cannot compete
III
may be severe
ADL significantly compromised; out for season
IV
Grade of Injury
Typical Time Needed for Recovery
I
2 – 4 weeks
II
1 – 3 months
III
3 – 6 months
IV
9 – 18 months
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