Quad tendon repair

Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for
Quadriceps or Patellar Tendon Repair

0-6 Weeks:
• WBAT, Brace locked in extension 0-2 weeks
• WBAT Brace unlocked to 30 degrees flexion 2-4 weeks
• WBAT Brace unlocked to 60 degrees flexion 4-6 weeks
• ROM: 0-30º Weeks 0-2
• 0-60º Weeks 2-4
• 0-90º Weeks 4-6
• Patella mobilization
• SLR supine with brace locked at 0 degrees, Quad Sets
• Ankle Pumps

6-12 Weeks:
• Unlock brace for ambulating. Wean from brace as tolerated.
• May D/C crutches when gait normalized.
• Normalize ROM. No limits.
• Begin short crank ergometry and progress to
• Standard (170mm) ergometry (if knee ROM > 115 degrees)
• Advance quad strengthening
• Mini Squats / Weight Shift

3-6 Months:
• Normal gait, WBAT with no assist
• Full, Normal ROM
• Leg Press, Squats
• Initiate running/jogging
• Isotonic Knee Extensions (90-40 degrees, closed chain preferred)
• Agility exercises (sport cord)
• Versaclimber/Nordic Track
• Normalize quad strength

Evaluate & Treat: left quad tendon repair- please follow above protocol

Visits per Week: 2

Knee Rehabilitation?: Y

# of requested visits: 20