Fibroblastic-repair phase

1. During … fibroblastic phase of healing, proliferative and regenerative

activity leading to scar formation and repair of … injured tissue follows the vascular and exudative phenomena of inflammation. 2. The period of scar formation referred to as fibroplastia begins within … first few hours after injury and may last for as long as 4 to 6 weeks. 3. During this period, many of … signs and symptoms associated with … inflammatory response subside. 4. The athlete may still indicate some tenderness to touch and will usually complain of pain when particular movements stress … injured structure. 5. As … scar formation progresses, complaints of tenderness or pain gradually disappear.