Knee Arthroscopy Rehabilitation Protocols

4 Knee Arthroscopy rehabilitation protocols from 4 institutions, published 2016–2025. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

Institution	Weight-Bearing	Key Restrictions
Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation	WBAT immediately; no brace	No specific restrictions; WBAT from day 1; phase-based progression without fixed timeframes
UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine…	WBAT with 2 crutches 0-4 wks; crutches for 2-3 wks; progress as tolerated	Brace locked in full extension for ambulation 0-4 wks; sleep with brace off; no pool/unweighted treadmill…
University of New Mexico (UNM) Sports Medicine — General Knee…	WBAT; discontinue crutches as swelling and quad recruitment dictate	No specific restrictions; progress through 3 phases as tolerated
Utah Orthopedic Spine and Injury Center — Arthroscopic Knee…	WBAT; crutches only if needed or if bilateral scope	Full ROM immediately; no brace required; full ROM allowed active flexion immediately…