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.

Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Tendon Repair rehabilitation protocols from 1 institution. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
University Orthopedics (Brown University) — Achilles Tendon… NWB in splint x 10 days; cam walker with heel lift then gradual WB progression; FWB when… NWB x 10 days; no active PF until Phase V (6-8 wks); heel lift weaned: ½ inch → ¼ inch → none; no contact…
University Orthopedics (Brown University) — Pectoralis Major… N/A (upper extremity) Shoulder immobilizer x 6 weeks; no PROM initially; no elbow flexion >90° with bench/dips; no flies or pull…

All 2 Tendon Repair protocols

Tendon Repair — Achilles Tendon Repair
University Orthopedics (Brown University)
University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division
Tendon Repair — Pectoralis Major Repair
University Orthopedics (Brown University)
University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division

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