phase 3: strength and function

2-4x weekly gym rehabilitation sessions

Perform daily unless muscle fatigue

Concurrent meniscal injury may not get full flexion

Duration: approximately week 6 to 12

goals:

ROM: Full Range of Movement

ROM: Full Range of Movement

STRENGTH: 90% Quads and Hamstrings with non-op side

STRENGTH: 90% Quads and Hamstrings with non-op side

CONTROL: Step downs x5 without sway or twist

CONTROL: Step downs x5 without sway or twist

FUNCTIONAL symmetry: Hamstring Bridge, Calf Raise, Sideplank

FUNCTIONAL symmetry: Hamstring Bridge, Calf Raise, Sideplank

outcome measurement:

  1. Goniometer

  2. Strength symmetry

    1. single leg calf raise x20

    2. single leg hamstring bridge x20

    3. sideplank 30”

    4. 1RM leg press and squat = 1.5x Body Weight

    5. Single leg rises x10

  3. Step down test x5

  4. IKDC at 3 months

protocol

  1. Balance:

    1. Single leg balance disc (2x 60seconds)

      1. heel toe movement

      2. Tick toks

      3. around the world

    2. Single leg stance arms crossed, opposite leg bent up infront

      1. eyes open 45”

      2. eyes closed 10”

      3. mini squat

      4. No’s and Yes’s

    3. SEBT balance test

  2. Strength

    1. Single leg reformer leg press (3x8)

    2. Single leg glute bridging (3x8)

    3. Single leg hamstring bridge (3x8)

    4. Single leg calf rise on step (3x8)

    5. Arabesque

    6. RDL

    7. Squat variants - Goblet

    8. Step ups

      Core

    1. Sideplank 30 seconds

  3. Range of movement

    1. Patella mobilisations

    2. Seated assisted knee bends

    3. High seated bike as able

    4. Static calf stretch