| Weight Bearing | Brace | Rom | Exercises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
phase I 0-6 weeks |
Non-WB |
0-2 weeks: Locked in full extension at all times Off for CPM and exercise only Discontinue after 2 wks |
0-6 weeks: Use CPM for 6 hours/day, beginning at 0-40°; advance 5-10° daily as tolerated |
0-2 weeks: Quad sets, SLR, calf pumps, passive leg hangs to 90° at home 2-6 weeks: PROM/AAROM to tolerance, patella and tibiofibular joint mobs, quad, hanstring, and glut sets, SLR, side-lying hip and core |
phase II 6-8 weeks |
Advance 25% weekly until full |
None |
Full |
Advance Phase I exercises |
phase III 8-12 weeks |
Full |
None |
Full |
Gaint training, begin closed chain activities: wall sits, shuttle, mini-squats, toe raises Begin unilateral stance activities, balance training |
phase IV 12 weeks - 6 months |
Full |
None |
Full |
Advance Phase III exercises; maximize core/glutes, pelvic stability work, eccentric hamstrings May advance to elliptical, bike, pool as tolerated |
phase V 6-12 months |
Full |
None |
Full |
Advance functional activity Return to sport-specific activity and impact when cleared by MD after 8 mos |
Other Knee Rehabilitation Protocols
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