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ACL Reconstruction Postoperative InstructionsWeeks 3-4
Incision: Continue scar mobilization.
Brace: Wear whenever out of bed except for exercises and bathing.
Crutches: Continue to use one or both crutches for balance on long walks or on uneven, slippery ground or in crowded areas.
Exercises: 1. Extension: - Continue heel rolls. - Continue prone hangs. 2. Flexion: - Continue passive flexion exercises. - Continue active flexion exercises. - Continue active assisted flexion exercises. 3. Quadriceps: - Continue quad sets. - Continue straight leg raises. - Continue quarter squats. 4. Hamstrings: - Begin hamstring curls (lie prone and bend the knee up as far as possible. It may help to wear shoes or some light ankle weights). 5. Gastrocnemius: - Begin calf raises (start with two legs and progress to single leg calf raises). 6. Balance: - Side-to- Sides 7. Aerobic: - Stationary bicycle 20 minutes/day.
Other: Cool knee as needed. Continue patellar mobilization.
Sports: None |
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Copyright © 2001 Omer A. Ilahi, MD,PA
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