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Weight Bearing Brace ROM Exercises
Phase I
0-6 weeks
TTWB* for balance only 0-2 Weeks – locked in full extension for ambulation and sleeping

2-6 weeks – Rebound/ PCL stabilizing brace full time**
0-2 Weeks: Passive prone ROM 0-90

2-6 weeks: progress passive prone motions
SLR w/ brace in full extension until quad strength prevents extension lag

Side-lying hip/core

Active Hamstring avoidance until 6 weeks post-op
Phase II
7-12 weeks
Progress to full Continue until 24 weeks Full Begin toe raises, closed chain quads, balance exercises, hamstring curls, stationary bike, step-ups, front and side planks; advance hip/core
Phase III
13-16 weeks
Full Continue until 24 weeks Full Advance closed chain strengthening

Progress proprioception activities

Begin stairmaster, elliptical and running straight ahead at 12 weeks
Phase IV
17-24 weeks
Full Continue until 24 weeks Full 16 wks: Begin jumping

20 wks: Advance to sprinting, backward running, cutting/pivoting/changing direction, initiate plyometric program and sport-specific drills
Phase V
> 6 months
Full None Full and pain free Gradual return to sports participation

*Modified with concomitantly performed meniscus repair/transplantation or articular cartilage procedure
**Brace may be removed for sleeping at 4 weeks post-op

Other Knee Rehabilitation Protocols

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