Big picture
Connective tissue heals on a slow clock
Athletes often feel better before the tissue is fully ready.
That makes consistent rehab and nutrition more important, not less.
Low intake and skipped rehab both slow the same process.
Tendon and ligament recovery responds best when rehab loading and nutrition support happen together over weeks, not in a three-day burst.
Connective tissue heals on a slow clock
Athletes often feel better before the tissue is fully ready.
That makes consistent rehab and nutrition more important, not less.
Low intake and skipped rehab both slow the same process.
Target protein and vitamin C around rehab sessions
A planned pre-rehab fueling window is more useful than random supplements.
The goal is to support collagen turnover when the tissue is being loaded.
Keep the protocol simple enough to repeat every week.
The rest of the day still has to carry the plan
Protein, total calories, and overall diet quality still matter.
Connective tissue does not recover well in a chronic deficit.
Colorful produce and regular meals support the background work.
Do not chase fancy products while missing basics
A collagen scoop cannot rescue a low-intake day.
Inconsistent rehab and inconsistent eating usually travel together.
Fix routine before you fixate on details.