For the primary outcome (time [days] for return to modified duties) we will use an unpaired t-test to assess for differences between both groups. T-tests will also be used to analyze secondary outcomes (time to return to pre-injury level of work, re-rupture rates, and Q-DASH scores), and time (days) of splinting in the immobilized group will be reported descriptively (mean). Tertiary outcomes (strength, ROM, Q-DASH) will be analyzed using a two-way repeated measure ANOVA to examine the trajectory of recovery between groups.