The real median household income was 6.5% lower in 2014 than in 2007, the year before the last recession and 7.2% lower than in 1999, the median household income peak. U.S. real wages for ordinary (i.e., production and nonsupervisory) workers remain slightly below their 1970s peak.
1 A minor, or grade 1, MCL tear can take from a few days to a week and a half to heal sufficiently for you to return to normal activities, including sports. 2  A grade 2 tear can take from two to four weeks to heal.
Minimum Time for ACL Tear Rehabilitation. Exactly how long the ACL graft takes to heal sufficiently is open to debate. Furthermore, some sports and activities will place a higher demand on the ACL and more healing may be necessary prior to participation. Most orthopedic physicians agree that a minimum of 6 months is needed before returning to competitive sports. Because of potential risks of reinjury, however, most recommend waiting 7 to 9 months. You should always discuss returning to sports with your surgeon, as there are variations to standard ACL rehabilitation.