How might a previous injury influence rehabilitation planning?

• A. May cause residual weakness, altered movement, and compensations requiring targeted and progressive rehab.
• B. Has no effect.
• C. Only psychological effects.
• D. Increases speed.

Answer: (A)

A previous injury often leaves lingering deficits that shape how rehabilitation is planned. Residual weakness, altered movement patterns, and compensations can persist, so the programme must be targeted to these deficits and progressed gradually to rebuild strength, mobility, and neuromuscular control. This approach helps restore safe, efficient movement and reduces the risk of re-injury, by retraining how the body moves and loads the injured area. Psychological readiness can matter, but the primary driver for planning is the physical state—strength, range of motion, control, and tissue tolerance. While rehab can lead to performance improvements, simply increasing speed isn’t the direct basis for planning; the plan centers on repairing and returning function safely.