After the initial acute stage of the injury has passed, a gradual rehabilitation program consisting of stretching and strengthening exercises should begin. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
The initial acute stage occurs approximately four to six weeks after infection. (lbah.com)
This will protect the muscle and help reduce swelling in the early acute stages and support the muscle and improve blood flow later in later rehabilitation stages where running and exercises are introduced. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)