Grade | Suggested Post-OP Period | Rehabilitation Tasks |
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1 | 1 – 2 weeks | ROM 0 degree Passive stretch for knee extension Quadriceps muscle isometric contraction Straight leg raise Ankle pumping |
2 | 3 – 4 weeks | ROM 0–60 degrees Passive stretch for knee extension Quadriceps muscle isometric contraction Straight leg raise (hip flexion and abduction) Heel slide on wall Lymphatic drainage |
3 | 5 weeks | ROM 0–90 degrees Passive stretch for knee extension in prone position Patella mobilization Heel slide on wall Partial-weight bearing with weight-shifting training Semi-squat and heel-up |
4 | 6—7 weeks | ROM 0–110 degrees Passive stretch for knee extension Patella mobilization Heel slide Full-weight bearing with weight-shifting training Wall squat |
5 | 8—9 weeks | ROM 0–120 degrees Active knee range of motion Lunge for full knee extension training Hamstring contraction exercise Wall squat Stairs up and stairs down |
6 | 10—11 weeks | Full ROM Active knee range of motion Lunge for full knee extension training Plunk and bridging exercise Single leg squat Single leg stands with eyes closed Star exercise Advanced stairs up and stairs down |
7 | 12—13 weeks | Full ROM Squat and single leg squat Kneeling squat Bridging exercise Single leg standing Side steps with thera-band Star exercise |
8 | 14—15 weeks | Full ROM Single leg bridge exercise Side steps with thera-band Single leg standing Stairs up and stairs down with side steps Single leg squat Squat to stand on tiptoe Hop |
9 | After 16 weeks | Full ROM Lunge with hip external/internal rotation Advanced stairs up and stairs down Advanced single leg squat Single leg crossing cone reach Jump and single leg land Single leg hops in place |