Rehabilitation Guidelines for Meniscal Root Repair

Please note that these instructions are general guidelines to be followed; however, any written or verbal instructions provided by Dr. Verma or either Physician Assistant supersede the instructions below and should be followed.

Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for Meniscal Root Repair

0-6 Weeks:

• NWB in brace in extension with crutches
• Brace in extension for sleeping 0-2 wks
• Active/Passive ROM 0-90 degrees
• Quad sets, SLR, Heel Slides
• Patellar Mobilizaton

6 Weeks:

• Advance to FWBAT
• May unlock brace
• Progress with ROM until full
• No weight bearing with knee flexion past 90 degrees

6-8 Weeks:

• D/C brace when quad strength adequate
• D/C crutches when gait normalized
• Wall sits to 90 degrees

8-12 Weeks:

• WBAT without brace
• Full ROM
• Progress with closed chain excercises
• Lunges from 0-90 degrees
• Leg press 0-90 degrees
• Proprioception excercises
• Begin Stationary Bike

12-16 Weeks:

• Progress Strengthening exercises
• Single leg strengthening
• Begin jogging and progress to running
• Sports specific exercise