PHASE I: Weeks 0-2
- Full weight bearing with brace locked in extension for ambulation
- ROM 0-90
- Calf pumps, quad sets, SLR in brace, modalities
PHASE II: Weeks 2-6
- Full weight bearing
- Brace open 0-90 during the day. Discontinue brace at night.
- Discontinue brace at week 6
- ROM full extension, progress to full flexion
- Progress non-weight bearing flexibility, modalities
- Begin floor-based core and glutes exercises
- Advance quad sets, patellar mobs, and SLR
PHASE III: Weeks 6-8
- Full weight bearing
- Discontinue brace
- Progress to full ROM
- Advance closed chain quads, progress balance, core/pelvic and stability work
- Begin stationary bike at 6 weeks
- Advance SLR, floor-based exercise; hip/core
PHASE IV: Weeks 8-16
- Full weight bearing
- Full ROM
- Progress flexibility/strengthening, progression of functional balance, core, glutes program.
- Advance bike, add elliptical at 12 wks. as tolerated
- Swimming okay at 12 wks.
PHASE V: Weeks 16-24
- Full weight bearing
- Full ROM
- Advance phase IV activity
- Progress to functional training, including impact activity after 20 wks. when cleared by MD.
Other Knee Rehabilitation Protocols
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