Rehabilitation Protocols

Dr. Meininger believes that postoperative Physical Therapy is important to gain your best outcome. This page includes protocols tailored to your procedure by anatomic region. Please note, these protocols are meant to be implemented in coordination with your Physical Therapist. Protocols may be individualized to your specific needs and your Therapist will liaise with Dr. Meininger for recommendations specific to your condition.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Rehab Protocols

Click on the protocol below relevant to your particular procedure.

Knee

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
• Anteromedialization (AMZ) or Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO)
• Arthroscopic loose body removal
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy & debridement
• Arthroscopic meniscus repair
• Matrix Assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) – Femur
• Matrix Assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) – Patella
• Osteochondral allograft transplantation
• Arthroscopic Microfracture of the Femoral Condyle +/- BioCartilage
• Arthroscopic Microfracture of the Patellofemoral Joint +/ BioCartilage
• Collagen Meniscal Implant (CMI)
• Distal Femoral Osteotomy (Valgus Deformity)
• High Tibial Osteotomy (Varus Deformity)
• Manipulation Under Anesthesia (Post-procedure arthrofibrosis)
• Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction
• Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
• Osgood-Schlatter Debridement (Tibial Tubercle Excision)
• Patellar Tendon Repair
• Patellar Tendon Excision & Debridement
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
• Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction
• Quadriceps Tendon Repair
• Total Knee Arthroplasty

Shoulder

• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (for rotator cuff arthropathy)
• Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization Rehabilitation
• Arthroscopic Posterior Stabilization Rehabilitation
• Arthroscopic Capsulorraphy for Multidirectional Instability
• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation
• Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression/Distal Clavicle Excision Rehabilitation
• Arthroscopic Superior Labral Repair Rehabilitation
• Clavicle Fractures
• Deltoid Strengthening for Massive Cuff Tears
• Interval Throwing Program
• Shoulder Scapular Strengthening
• Weaver-Dunn Protocol For Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction

Hip

• Hip Arthroscopy

Elbow

• Biceps Tendon Repair Rehabilitation
• Elbow MCL Reconstruction Rehabilitation
• Lateral Epicondylitis Rehabilitation
• Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (ie: Tommy John procedure)

Foot / Ankle

• Achilles Tendon Repair
  
• Modified Broström Anterolateral Ligament Repair

Home Exercises

Home exercises are a valuable part of any Physical Therapy regimen. Consult with Dr. Meininger or your PT before beginning. Use one of our trusted resources from the AAOS OrthoInfo page below:

• Knee Conditioning
• Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Conditioning
• Hip Exercises
• Ankle