Typical Recovery Time for Different Sports

Added on: Feb 13, 2025
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Soccer:

Recovery time after a match: 2-3 days
If injured: 1-4 weeks depending on injury severity (e.g., sprains, muscle tears)
Basketball:

Recovery time after a game: 1-2 days
Injury recovery: 2-6 weeks (e.g., ankle sprains, knee injuries)
Swimming:

Recovery time after intense training: 1 day
Injury recovery: 2-4 weeks (e.g., shoulder injuries, overuse injuries)
Running:

Recovery time after a race: 1-3 days
Injury recovery: 2-6 weeks (e.g., stress fractures, tendinitis)
Weightlifting:

Recovery time after a session: 2-3 days (depending on intensity)
Injury recovery: 1-6 weeks (e.g., muscle strains, joint pain)