| Weight Bearing | Brace | Rom | Exercises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
phase I 0-2 weeks |
Full in Brace Locked in extension |
Locked in full extension for sleeping and all activity* Off for exercises and hygiene |
Full as tolerated |
Heel slides, quad sets, patellar mobs, SLR, SAQ |
|
phase II 2-6 weeks |
2-4 weeks: As per Patient’s PT Rx** 4-6 weeks: Full w/o brace |
None** |
Full |
Addition of heel raises, total gym (closed chain), terminal knee extensions Activities w/brace until 2 weeks; then w/o brace as tolerated |
|
phase III 6-12 weeks |
Full |
None |
Full |
Progress closed chain activities Begin hamstring work, lunges/leg press 0-90°, proprioception exercises, balance/core/hip/glutes Begin stationary bike when able |
|
phase IV 12-20 weeks |
Full |
None |
Full |
Progress Phase III exercises and functional activities: single leg balance, core, glutes, eccentric hamstrings, elliptical, and bike Swimming okay at 12 weeks Advance to sport-specific drills and running/jumping after 16 wks once cleared by MD |
*Brace, if one was prescribed may be removed for sleeping after first post-operative visit (day 7-10)
**Brace settings may vary depending on nature of exact procedure. Please refer to specific PT Rx provided.
Other Knee Rehabilitation Protocols
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