Rehabilitation Protocol for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for ACL Reconstruction.
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 an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) …
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Progression is time and criterion-based, dependent on soft tissue healing, patient demographics, and clinician evaluation. Contact Ohio State Sports Medicine Physical Therapy at 614-293 …
WHAT IS AN ACL RECONSTRUCTION? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that controls rotational stability of the knee joint by resisting the combined motions of …
Jan 1, 2023 · ALLOGRAFT for 0-4 weeks WBAT for 4-10 wee MENISCUS REPAIR Knee ROM 0-90 for first 4 weeks. Please refer to MD order for repair type and weight-bearing status for the …
This evidence-based ACL rehabilitation protocol is criterion-based and timeframes in each phase will vary depending on many factors including patient demographics, goals, and individual …
This protocol is designed to serve as a patient guide to rehabilitation following an ACL repair procedure. Time frames allow for optimal healing, and should be used as criteria for …
Includes beginning use of stationary bicycle at ~ 5-6 weeks.
The quadriceps contraction "locks" the knee and prevents excessive stress from being applied to the healing ACL graft. The leg is then kept straight and lifted to about 45-60 degrees and held …