Week 2

Incision:

OK to get wet

Don’t need to keep knee wrapped

Begin scar mobilization

Brace:

Wear it locked at all times except during exercises

For exercises, you may either remove the brace or unlock the hinges.

Crutches:

Walk with crutches at all times (have to wear the brace).

You may put all your weight on the operated leg.

Exercises:

1. Extension

- Continue towel/pillow extensions (can also do this by propping your foot on another chair or stool when watching TV, etc.).

- Prone lying (lie down on your stomach with the knees hanging off the bed and let gravity help extend the knee).

2. Flexion

- Continue passive flexion exercises.

- Continue active flexion exercises.

- Active-assisted (Sit in a chair and flex the knee as far as possible. While keeping the foot still, use your arms to move forward in the chair).

3. Quadriceps

- Quad sets (tighten quads as hard as possible with the knee straight)

- Straight leg raises (with or without the brace)

- Quarter squats (use both legs and hold on to a stable structure for balance)

4. Side-to-Side

5. Aerobic

- Stationary bicycle (10 min/day)

Other:

Cool knee as needed

Start patellar mobilization

Sports:

None