Patellar Tendon Repair

SAM Health · Chase Cole PT DPT; Christopher McCrum MD

Weight-Bearing

WBAT in brace locked extension; FWB by Phase III criteria

Key Restrictions

Brace always; ROM 0-45 deg Phase I, progress 15 deg/wk to 0-90 deg by wk 6; no WB quad >60 deg until wk 12; no quad stretch Phase III; no eccentric contractions Phase IV; no impact Phase IV

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (0-2 wks): brace locked, WBAT, ROM 0-45 deg; Phase 2 (2-6 wks): ROM to 90 deg, progressive WB; Phase 3 (6-12 wks): FWB, strength, no WB quad >60 deg; Phase 4 (12-16 wks): advanced strength, no eccentric/impact; Phase 5 (4+ mo): RTS prep; up to 12 months recovery

Surgeon / Author

Chase Cole PT DPT; Christopher McCrum MD

Published

2025-07