This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for meniscal repair. This protocol is time based (dependent on tissue healing) ...

- Touch-down weight-bearing for 6 weeks with 2 crutches. - 0 – 1 week: Brace locked in full extension for ambulation and sleeping. - 1 – 6 weeks: Unlocked 0-90 ...

Our protocol for rehabilitation following meniscal repair is divided into four phases: maximum protection, moderate protection, advanced phase and return to ...

Week 1: · Straight leg raise exercises (lying, seated, and standing), quadriceps/adduction/ gluteal sets, ankle pumps. · Well-leg stationary cycling, upper body ...

The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the post- operative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone a meniscal ...

Following surgery, the patient will be placed in a ROM Brace which will be worn for at least 3 weeks. PWB is allowed for the first 3 weeks. PROM and AAROM 0-90° ...

The primary goal of this protocol is to protect the reconstruction while steadily progressing towards and ultimately achieving pre-‐injury level of activity.

Post op Time: Exercise Progression. Initially. ROM. • Keep knee extended with leg on pillow under calf and ankle (not under knee) for 10-15 min/ 4-6x/day.

Jonathan Watson, MD. REHABILITATION PROTOCOL- Nonoperative meniscus. The rehabilitation guidelines are presented in a criterion based progression program.

The physical therapy should be initiated within 3 to 5 days post-op. It is extremely important for the supervised rehabilitation to be supplemented by a home ...