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Close-up on person with stiffener on broken leg during rehabilitation with physiotherapist

Post-operative instructions for ACL reconstruction: The first 2 weeks (Accelerated program)

June 12, 2022
by shane KneePost SurgeryRehab

Basic Goals The goals of the first two weeks are simple and some of the most important to achieve the ideal result after ACL reconstruction. These goals include pain control, controlling swelling, regaining full knee range of motion (especially e ...

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Close-up on person with stiffener on broken leg during rehabilitation with physiotherapist

General Instructions

June 12, 2022
by shane GeneralRehab

Your recovery at home It is important to follow our instructions carefully after you return home.  You should ask someone to check on you that evening.  Swelling. Keep your operative extremity elevated above the level of your heart a ...

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physiotherapist doctor rehabilitation consulting physiotherapy giving exercising leg treatment with patient in physio clinic or hospital

GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION

June 12, 2022
by shane General

ONE WEEK POST-OPERATION The patient will be instructed on the use of the CPM while in the hospital (ex, continuous use of the CPM at the slowest speed (ex, 1-2 cycles/min) or as tolerated).  The patient should wear the knee immobilizer when ...

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Doctor checking patient with elbow to determine the cause of illness.

Postoperative Course Following UCL Repair with Augmentation

June 12, 2022
by shane ElbowRehab

Weeks 0 -1 Posterior splint to be worn at all times while the incision heals. Weeks 1 – 4 Splint removed, and the patient is placed in a hinged elbow brace Initially the brace is set between 60 and 90 degrees. The arc of motion is gradua ...

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Doctor checking patient with elbow to determine the cause of illness.

Radial Collateral Ligament Repair Rehab Protocol

June 12, 2022
by shane ElbowRehab

Week 0 – 1 Immobilized in a posterior splintIce and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation Week 2 – 4 Changed to hinged elbow braceBrace setting at 30 degrees of extension to full flexionPassive/active assisted motion between 30 degrees ...

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Doctor checking patient with elbow to determine the cause of illness.

ORIF Medial Epicondyle Rehab Protocol

June 12, 2022
by shane ElbowRehab

Phase I –Immediate Post Operative Phase • Week 1  o Posterior splint at 90° elbow flexion for 7 days  o Brace: application of functional brace set at 30-100° at day 7-10 after splint removed o ROM: wrist AROM ext/flexion o Elbow c ...

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physiotherapist doctor rehabilitation consulting physiotherapy giving exercising leg treatment with patient in physio clinic or hospital

Achilles Tendon Repair Protocol

June 12, 2022
by shane AchillesAnkleRehab

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 ...

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