Core Muscle Repair

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

FWB; walking from day 1 (15 min 2x/day easy pace)

Key Restrictions

Avoid lifting or activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure (Valsalva) throughout wks 0-8; no jogging until wk 6+ (pain-free); hip index (flexion/abduction/adduction/extension) <20% before return to jogging

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-1 immediate), Phase II (Wks 2-3 intermediate), Phase III (Wks 4-5 late post-op), Phase IV (Wks 6-8 transitional), Phase V (Wks 9-12 early RTS), Phase VI (Month 3+ unrestricted RTS)

Notes

Post-operative; avoid Valsalva throughout; HAGOS questionnaire >90% and hip index >=90% for RTS; adductor/abductor ratio >80% using HHD

Published

August 2024