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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.

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