ACL Reconstruction Postoperative Instructions

Month 3

            Incision:

Continue scar mobilization

Brace: 

Discontinue

Exercises:

1.            Extension

-          Continue towel/pillow extensions

-          Continue prone lying

2.            Flexion

-          Continue passive flexion exercises

-          Continue active flexion exercises

-          Continue active assisted flexion exercises

3.            Quadriceps:

-          Continue straight leg raises without the brace

-          Continue quarter squats but perform them using the operated leg only.  (Remember to keep holding on for balance)

4.            Hamstrings

-          Continue hamstring curls with ankle weights

5.            Gastroc: Continue one legged heel raises.

6.            Aerobic: You may begin light, slow jogging on level dry surfaces  (no grass) or jogging in place.  Start by jogging 2 minutes a day for the first week and increase by 2 minutes each week.

Other:

Continue to cool knee as needed

Continue patellar mobilization

Sports:   

            None

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Last modified: 12/26/03