Meniscal Repair Rehabilitation
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Post-Operative
In ROM brace at all times, except may remove for therapy. Ice to knee.
Phase I: Protective Phase
Weeks 0 - 2
ROM Brace 20-60° NWB With Crutches P.T. (may remove brace)
- Warm-up x 20 min
- PROM 10-70°
- Patellar mobilization
- Quad & HS isometrics
- E-Stim
- Ice and stretch at completion
Phase II: Mobilization Phase
Weeks 3 - 4
ROM Brace 10-90° PWB with crutches (50% BW) PT (Add to above)
- PROM 0-100°
- Proprioception Activities
- Modalities as needed
Phase III: Weight-Bearing Phase
Weeks 5 - 6
ROM Brace unrestricted 0-140° FWB with crutches PT (Add to above)
- Shuttle run in brace
- Step-ups
- Isometrics-Isotonics
- Strain-Counterstrain
- Progressive Resistive Exercises (PRE's)
At 6 weeks may discontinue brace & crutches, continue therapy and develop home program.
ACL With Meniscus Repair
When ACL and meniscus repair done simultaneously, use the ROM-bracing guidelines above, and Weight-bearing status as above, but otherwise follow ACL-Rehab protocol.
Same-day appointments.
No referral necessary.
Liberty Physical Therapy
For Your Convenience and Care, Shasta Orthopaedics works in conjunction with Liberty Physical Therapy
This special collaboration means the Liberty physical therapy staff has special insight into your care and can communicate more efficiently with your Shasta Orthopaedics provider.
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