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Arthroscopic Knee Debridement Rehab Protocol
Keys to a Successful Outcome
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Use ice liberally for the first few days following surgery.
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Weight bearing is allowed and encouraged as early as it is comfortable
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When resting, the foot should be placed on a chair or ottoman so that the knee is straight. Keeping it in a bent position when in a seated position will result in a flexion contracture.
Phase | Brace | ROM | WB | Exercises |
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Weeks 0-2 | During WB activities only | AAROM. ROM goals: 0-90° | WBAT | AAROM stretching of lower limbs; straight-leg raise, quad/multi-planar hip strengthening, stationary bike w/out resistance. |
Weeks 2-8 | None | FAROM | WBAT | Gait training; balance/propioception exs; begin closed-chain lower limb exs; cardio machines (no running)* |
Weeks 8+ | None | FAROM. ROM goals: 0-145° | WBAT | Progress resistance training exs; begin plyometric/jumping exs; sport-specific RTP protocol. |
*Running in pool or an Anti-Gravity treadmill is acceptable
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