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herstelfase

Herstelfase, or herstel-fase, is the Dutch term for the recovery phase—the period after an injury, illness, or medical intervention during which healing proceeds and function is gradually restored. In medical contexts it is often called the convalescence phase and is distinguished from the acute phase of injury or illness.

The herstelfase is highly individualized and can vary in duration. Factors shaping its course include the severity

Typical elements include controlling pain and inflammation, preventing complications, and gradually reintroducing activity. Rehabilitation techniques such

Outcomes are assessed by improvements in objective measures (range of motion, strength, endurance, gait) and patient-reported

Common settings include postoperative recovery, rehabilitation after fractures or soft-tissue injuries, stroke recovery, and recovery after

Potential challenges include delayed healing, infection, chronic pain, deconditioning, or re-injury. Proper management emphasizes infection control,

of
the
condition,
age
and
general
health,
presence
of
comorbidities,
nutrition
and
sleep,
psychological
well-being,
and
adherence
to
rehabilitation
protocols.
as
physical
therapy,
occupational
therapy,
wound
care,
and
nutritional
optimization
support
tissue
repair
and
functional
restoration.
A
multidisciplinary
team
may
coordinate
care
across
medical,
nursing,
and
therapy
services.
functioning
and
quality
of
life.
The
goal
is
to
return
to
the
pre-illness
level
of
function
where
possible,
or
to
adapt
to
any
lasting
limitations.
cardiac
events.
The
phase
ends
when
the
patient
has
achieved
a
stable
level
of
function
and
can
maintain
health
with
self-management.
nutrition,
sleep,
and
gradual
activity
progression
to
support
durable
recovery.