Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

Core Muscle Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

3 Core Muscle Repair rehabilitation protocols from 3 institutions, published 2021–2025. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
iOrtho FWB; walking from day 1 (15 min 2x/day easy pace) Avoid lifting or activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure (Valsalva) throughout wks 0-8; no jogging…
Massachusetts General Hospital — (Sports Hernia) WBAT; walking 15 min 2x/day Phase I; avoid activities increasing intra-abdominal pressure… Avoid lifting and activities increasing intra-abdominal pressure (Valsalva) Phases I-III; no eccentric…
NYU Langone Health — Sports Hernia / Core Muscle Injury… PWB PWB with crutch as needed initially (d/c when comfortable); avoid trunk/hip hyperextension; avoid aggressive…

All 3 Core Muscle Repair protocols

Core Muscle Repair
iOrtho
August 2024
Core Muscle Repair — (Sports Hernia)
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Sports Medicine · December 2021
Core Muscle Repair — Sports Hernia / Core Muscle Injury Repair (Post-Operative)
NYU Langone Health
Dr. Daniel J. Kaplan, MD · 2025-05