PHASE I: 0-2 weeks
- WBAT with crutches
- Brace on at all times- locked in extension
- ROM 0-90 degrees
- Exercises:
- Calf pumps, quad sets
- SLR in brace, modalities
PHASE II: 2-6 weeks
- Full WB
- Brace open 0-90 degrees
- Off at night
- ROM: progress to full
- Exercises:
- Progress non-weight bearing flexibility
- Begin floor-based core, hip, and glutes work
- Advance quad sets, patella mobs, and SLR
PHASE III: 6-8 weeks
- Full WB
- Discontinue brace
- Full ROM
- Exercises:
- Advance closed chain quads, progress balance, core/pelvic and stability work
- Begin stationary bike at 6 weeks
- Advance SLR, floor-based exercise
PHASE IV: 8-16 weeks
- Full WB
- No brace
- Full ROM
- Exercises:
- Progress flexibility and strengthening, progression of functional balance, core, glutes program
- Advance bike after 12 weeks
- Add elliptical, swimming after 14 weeks
PHASE V: 16-24 weeks
- Full WB
- No Brace
- Full ROM
- Exercises:
- Maximize single leg dynamic and static balance
- Glutes/ pelvic stability/core + closed chain quad program and HEP independent
- Begin training sport-specific drills as tolerated after 16 weeks once cleared by MD
Other Knee Rehabilitation Protocols
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