Quad/Patellar Tendon Repair Rehab Program
Phase 1: 0-2 Weeks
- TTWB (20% – 30%) with crutches and brace locked in full extension
- Brace: locked in full extension except for exercises/PT and hygiene
- ROM: PROM or AAROM from 0° – 30° only
- Strengthening: isometric quad/hamstring/adductor/abductors, leg raises w/o knee motion, ankle theraband exercises
Phase 2: 2-6 Weeks
- TTWB (20% – 30%) with crutches and brace locked in full extension
- Brace: locked in full extension except for exercises/PT and hygiene
- ROM: PROM or AAROM. May increase by 15°/week. Goal of 90° by 6 weeks
- Strengthening: isometric quad/hamstring/adductor/abductors, leg raises w/o knee motion, ankle theraband exercises
Phase 3: 6+ Weeks
- WBAT (wean from crutches)
- Wean from brace
- ROM: increase as tolerated to full
- Strengthening: progress strengthening (low weight/high reps), stationary bike