Ankle Ligament Repair Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Ankle Ligament Repair rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2021–2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| iOrtho — Brostrom Repair | NWB with crutches wks 0-2; WBAT in boot wks 2-8; WBAT in shoe with active ankle brace wks… | No inversion or plantarflexion ROM wks 0-2; no inversion throughout early phases; ankle mobilizations must… |
| Massachusetts General Hospital — Brostrom Lateral Ankle… | NWB crutches wks 0-2; WBAT in boot wks 3-6; WBAT in shoe with active ankle brace wks 7-8+ | No inversion or PF ROM wks 0-2; avoid inversion throughout early phases; ankle mobs must avoid stress to CFL… |
All 2 Ankle Ligament Repair protocols
Ankle Ligament Repair — Brostrom Repair
iOrtho
Ankle Ligament Repair — Brostrom Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair
Massachusetts General Hospital