Arthroscopic Removal of Loose Body Rehab Protocol

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Phase 1 (0-2 weeks)

  • Weightbearing: As tolerated
  • Brace: None
  • ROM: As tolerated
  • Exercises: Heel slides, quad/hamstring sets, SLR, planks, bridges, abs, step ups and stationary bike as tolerated.

Phase 2 (2-4 weeks)

  • Weightbearing: Full
  • Brace: None
  • ROM: Full
  • Exercises: Progress Phase 1 exercises. Add sport-specific exercises as tolerated. Cycling, elliptical, running as tolerated.

Phase 3 (4-12 weeks)

  • Weightbearing: Full
  • Brace: None
  • ROM: Full
  • Exercises: Advance sport-specific exercises as tolerated. Maintenance core, glutes, hip and balance program.