Quad/Patellar Tendon Repair Rehab Program

Phase 1: 0-2 Weeks

• TTWB (20% – 30%) with crutches and brace locked in full extension
• Brace: locked in full extension except for exercises/PT and hygiene
• ROM: PROM or AAROM from 0° – 30° only
• Strengthening: isometric quad/hamstring/adductor/abductors, leg raises w/o knee motion, ankle theraband exercises

Phase 2: 2-6 Weeks

• TTWB (20% – 30%) with crutches and brace locked in full extension
• Brace: locked in full extension except for exercises/PT and hygiene
• ROM: PROM or AAROM. May increase by 15°/week. Goal of 90° by 6 weeks
• Strengthening: isometric quad/hamstring/adductor/abductors, leg raises w/o knee motion, ankle theraband exercises

Phase 3: 6+ Weeks

• WBAT (wean from crutches)
• Wean from brace
• ROM: increase as tolerated to full
• Strengthening: progress strengthening (low weight/high reps), stationary bike