Thursday 12 June 2014

My Rehab Protocol

0-2 weeks - Camboot, non weight bearing
2-4 weeks - Camboot with 6cm heel lift (can remove for showering but wear while sleeping)
4-6 weeks - Protected weight bearing as tolerated
                  - Active plantar flexion and dorsiflexion to neutral
                  - Non weight bearing fitness/ Hydrotherapy
6-8 weeks  - Remove heel lifts (one per week)
                 - Weight bearing as tolerated
                 - Dorsiflexion stretching slowly to 90 degree angle
                 - Incision mobilization if required
                 - Fitness / cardio exercises to include weight bearing as tolerated
10-12 weeks - Wean off boot
                 - Return to crutches as necessary and gradually wean off
                 - Continue to progress range of motion, strength, proprioception
12 weeks - off boot, into shoes
6 months - Sport specific training can commence






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