Achilles Tendon Repair Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast x 4-6 weeks Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 12)) Progressive weight bearing in boot with heel wedges Weaning […]
Arthroscopic Ankle Debridement Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 4-6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 4-6 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 12)) Restoration of normal gait mechanics Full active […]
Bunionectomy Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) 0-4 weeks protected WB in boot 4-6 weeks WBAT in boot Straight leg raise program to maintain hip, quadriceps and hamstring strength Core strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 12) Wean out of boot at six weeks into […]
Lateral Ankle Sprain Grade I-II Non-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 1) Ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation Compression wrap to reduce swelling Crutches as instructed Elevate the ankle above the heart Begin active range of motion all planes as directed by physician Stationary bike/non-impact and pool program Phase II- Progressive Range of Motion […]
Lateral Ankle Sprain Grade III Non-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 4 as directed by the physician) Ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation Compression wrap to reduce swelling Crutches, splint, boot or cast as instructed Elevate the ankle above the heart Active range of motion PF/DF gentle inversion/eversion as instructed Stationary bike and pool […]
Midfoot Arthrodesis Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 12) Partial weight bearing based on healing and […]
Modified Brostrom Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 8) Restoration of normal gait mechanics Full active […]
ORIF Fibular Fracture Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Multi-plane hip stenthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 8) Gradual progression to full weight bearing per […]
ORIF Lisfranc Fracture Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 8) Begin progressive weight bearing per physicians instructions […]
Repair Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 8) Cast or boot for 8 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 8 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 8 to 12) Partial weight bearing based on healing and […]
Subtalar Arthrodesis Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 6 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 6 to 12) Partial weight bearing based on healing and […]
Triple Arthrodesis (Subtalar, calcaneocuboid, and talonavicular) Post-Operative Protocol
Download as PDF Phase I- Maximum Protection (Weeks 0 to 6) Cast or boot for 8 weeks Elevate the ankle above the heart Non-weight bearing x 6 weeks Multi-plane hip strengthening Core and upper extremity strengthening Phase II- Range of Motion and Early strengthening (Weeks 8 to 12) Partial weight bearing based on healing and […]
