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.

Non-Operative Rehabilitation Protocols

3 Non-Operative rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2021–2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
iOrtho FWB throughout Avoid loading knee in flexion; minimize: descending stairs, prolonged sitting, running, jumping
Massachusetts General Hospital — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome N/A Avoid painful PF compression positions; modify activity and training load; extensive differential diagnosis…
Massachusetts General Hospital — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome… WBAT; activity modification; avoid painful PF compression positions Minimize aggravating factors (stairs, prolonged sitting, running, jumping); pre-fabricated foot orthoses for…

All 3 Non-Operative protocols

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
iOrtho
June 2024
Non-Operative — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Sports Medicine · 2021-06
Non-Operative — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome — Pediatric
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Brigham Pediatric Sports Medicine

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