Knee Protocols

• ACL
• ACL with Osteotomy
• MCL
• PCL
• MFPL
• Meniscus / Cartilage
• Quadriceps & Patellar Tendon Repair
• Arthroscopy
• Pre-Operative Exercises

Please note that the rehabilitation protocols located on this page are to be used as a general guideline in the overall treatment and plan of care for Dr. Lowe's patients. Supervised treatment and care under Licensed Physical Therapists and Licensed Athletic Trainers is essential in progressing patients through each phase of the rehabiliation process. Dr. Lowe will determine the appropriate progression of the specific protocol for each patient through follow-up clinical appointments and regular documentation from Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Accelerated
• ACL Reconstruction with Protected Meniscal Repair
• ACL Reconstruction with Meniscal Allograft Transplant
• ACL Reconstruction with Osteochondral Transplant
• ACL Reconstruction with MCL Repair
• ACL Reconstruction Allograft
• ACL Repair

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Osteotomy

• ACL Reconstruction with Distal Femoral Osteotomy
• ACL Reconstruction with High Tibial Osteotomy

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Rehabilitation Protocol
• ACL Reconstruction with MCL

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction

• PCL Reconstruction

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MFPL)

• MPFL Reconstruction
• Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy

Meniscus / Cartilage

• Meniscus Allograft Transplant
• Osteochondral Transplant
• Protected Meniscus Repair

Patellofemoral (PF) Protocol

• ACL Reconstruction with Distal Femoral Osteotomy

Quadriceps Tendon/Patellar Tendon Repair

• ACL Reconstruction with Distal Femoral Osteotomy

Arthroscopy

• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Arthroscopy Lysis of Adhesions

Pre-Operative Exercises

Below is a handout with exercises that would be beneficial before surgery to regain range of motion and build strength in the quad. On the handout there is a link that will allow you to access video of the exercises as a demonstration.

Handout of exercises

• Quad Sets
• Straight Leg Raise (SLR)
• Extension Work - Prone Hangs Or Heel Props
• Heels slides with towels
• Mini squats
• Calf raises