Arthroscopic Menisectomy Rehab Protocol

Phase 1 (0-2 weeks)

• Weight Bearing
  • as tolerated
• Brace
  • none
• Range of Motion
  • as tolerated
• Exercises
  • heel slide
  • hamstring/quad sets
  • SLR
  • step up and bicycle as swelling and motion allows

Phase 2 (2-4 weeks)

• Exercises
  • progress from phase 1
  • cycling, elliptical, running as tolerated 

Phase 3 (4-12 weeks)

• Exercises
  • may start sport specific exercises
  • core, hip and balance program