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Physical Agents
Phases of Tissue Healing Chart - (PTA)
| Phase | Time Period | What Occurs... |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Proliferative Phase (Subacute) | day 3 - day 20 | -Epithelialization -Collagen production -Wound contracture -Neurovascularization |
| #3 Maturation Phase (Chronic) | day 9- ongoing... (up to 1 yr) | -Collagen synthesis & lysis balance -Collagen fiber orientation -Progression towards restoration of prior function of injured tissues |
| #1 Inflammation Phase (Acute) | 1-6 days | -Clot formation & phagocytosis -calor, rubor, tumor, dolor |