dr. o’meara’s meniscus repair rehabilitation...
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Dr. O’Meara’s
Meniscus Repair Rehabilitation Protocol
www.PalomarOrtho.com
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Meniscus Repair Rehabilitation Protocol
Zero to Six Weeks Post-op
Crutch Ambulation, Non-Weight Bearing Stationary Bicycle
Active Range of Motion Passive Knee Extension & Stretching
Six Weeks to Four Months Post-op
Discontinue Crutches Stationary Bicycle
Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening (weight training) Quad / VMO Training (wall sits, lunges, step downs)
Adductor Strengthening (weight training) Calf Strengthening (weight training)
Restrictions: No Running, Jumping, Squatting, Kneeling or Pivoting
4 to 6 Months Post-op
Stationary Bicycle Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening (weight training)
Quadriceps Strengthening (weight training) Adductor Strengthening (weight training)
Calf Strengthening (weight training) Jogging
Restrictions: No Leaping, Squatting, Kneeling or Pivoting
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> 6 Months Post-op Stationary Bicycle
Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening (weight training) Quadriceps Strengthening (weight training) Adductor Strengthening (weight training)
Calf Strengthening (weight training) Return to Sports
Zero to Six Weeks Post-op Crutch Ambulation, Non-Weight Bearing
Stationary Bicycle Active Range of Motion
Passive Knee Extension & Stretching
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Six Weeks to Four Months Post-op Discontinue Crutches
Stationary Bicycle Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening (weight training)
Quad / VMO Training (wall sits, lunges, step downs) Adductor Strengthening (weight training)
Calf Strengthening (weight training) Restrictions:
No Running, Jumping, Squatting, Kneeling or Pivoting
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Hamstring Stretching
Hamstring Strengthening Each exercise should be performed as 3 sets of 15 repetitions, every other day. The amount of weight should be increased once you are able to complete a full 3 sets of 15 reps. The strength training should involve gentle smooth repetitions. No jerking or yanking! In the third set of each exercise, try to “exercise to fatigue”. The most effective strength training and rehabilitation programs include at least one set of the maximum number of repetitions possible for each exercise performed (“exercise to fatigue”). Higher numbers of repetitions (15 – 20) favor increased muscle endurance while building muscle strength as well; so use a lighter weight that will allow at least 15 repetitions in a normal set.
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Three sets of 15 – 20 reps performed every other day is an optimum strengthening and rehabilitation program. However, during the first month of strengthening, a single set program, every other day, is adequately effective at improving muscle strength and endurance.
Adductor Strengthening
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Calf Strengthening
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Quadriceps Strengthening
Stationary Bicycle
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4 to 6 Months Post-op Stationary Bicycle
Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening (weight training) Quadriceps Strengthening (weight training) Adductor Strengthening (weight training)
Calf Strengthening (weight training) Jogging
Restrictions: No Leaping, Squatting, Kneeling or Pivoting
Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening
Bicycle Training
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Quadriceps Strengthening
Calf Strengthening Jogging
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> 6 Months Post-op Bicycle
Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening (weight training) Quadriceps Strengthening (weight training) Adductor Strengthening (weight training)
Calf Strengthening (weight training) Return to Sports
Bicycle Training
Hamstring Stretching & Strengthening
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Quadriceps Strengthening
Adductor Strengthening
Calf Strengthening
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Jogging
Return to Sports