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
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key 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… |