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Physiotherapists subjectively assessed players\u2019 performance in each test element using a six point subjective rating scale. Satisfactory performance in each element of the assessment programme added 10% to the injured player\u2019s recovery score. Daily recovery scores for injured players were recorded against the time spent in functional rehabilitation.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>Rehabilitation data for 118 injuries sustained by 55 players over two seasons were recorded. The average time in functional rehabilitation depended on the time spent in pre-functional rehabilitation and the nature and location of injury. Benchmark functional rehabilitation curves (y \u200a=\u200a mln(x) + c) were developed for thigh (n \u200a=\u200a 15) and lower leg (n \u200a=\u200a 8) muscle strains and knee (n \u200a=\u200a 7) and ankle (n \u200a=\u200a 9) ligament sprains (<jats:italic>R<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\u200a=\u200a 0.95\u20130.98).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold>A structured, quantified rehabilitation programme based on routine fitness and skills exercises and a graded subjective assessment of performance provides an auditable record of a player\u2019s functional recovery from a range of lower limb injuries and a transparent exit point from rehabilitation. 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