Weeks 0 – 1 Short leg splintNon-weightbearingSutures out at first post-operative visit Weeks 2 – 4 Continue non-weightbearing Weeks 4 – 6 Begin weightbearing in the walking bootStart PTDorsiflexion/plantarflexion exercises Weeks 6 ...
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Repair Post-Operative Protocol
Post-Operative Weeks 0 – 2 · In a plantar flexion splint for 2 weeks · Non-weightbearing on operative extremity · 1 week follow up for wound check Post-Operative Weeks 2 – 6 · Begin physical therapy · Weight-bear as tolerated in bo ...
Achilles Tendon Repair Protocol
ACHILLES TENDON REPAIR REHAB PROTOCOL Phase I Week 0 to 2 Weightbearing: Toe-touch with crutches while in splint or boot at all times Rehab Goals Protect the wound while it healsWound healingMinimize swelling by persistent elevatio ...