S/P Proximal & Distal Realignment

Proximal & Distal Realignment Protocol

Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine

  • Exercise – Quad sets – Short arc quads
  • Modalities as needed  –  E-stim
  • Home exercise program

Brace Protocol

  • Brace locked straight for walking for 6 weeks
  • Weeks 0-2:  PO ROM Brace locked straight; PWB to FWB as tolerated
  • Weeks 2-4:  May work PROM 0-30 degrees
  • Weeks 4-6:  May work PROM 0-70 degrees