Arthroscopic Meniscectomy/Chondral Debridement

Phase I (Weeks 0-2)

1. Weightbearing:  As tolerated with crutches (for balance) x 24-48 hours – progress to WBAT
2. Range of Motion – AAROM -> AROM as toleratedGoal: Immediate full range of motion
3. Goal: Immediate full range of motion
4. Therapeutic ExercisesQuad and Hamstring setsHeel slidesCo-contractionsIsometric adduction and abduction exercisesStraight-leg raisesPatellar mobilization 
5. Quad and Hamstring sets
6. Heel slides
7. Co-contractions
8. Isometric adduction and abduction exercises
9. Straight-leg raises
10. Patellar mobilization 

Phase II (Weeks 2-4)

1. Weightbearing:  As tolerated
2. Range of Motion –  maintain full ROM – gentle passive stretching at end ranges
3. Therapeutic ExercisesQuadriceps and Hamstring strengtheningLungesWall-sitsBalance exercises – Core work
4. Quadriceps and Hamstring strengthening
5. Lunges
6. Wall-sits
7. Balance exercises – Core work

Phase III (Weeks 4-6)

1. Weightbearing:  Full weightbearing
2. Range of Motion – Full/Painless ROM
3. Therapeutic ExercisesLeg pressHamstring curlsSquatsPlyometric exercisesEndurance workReturn to athletic activity as tolerated
4. Leg press
5. Hamstring curls
6. Squats
7. Plyometric exercises
8. Endurance work
9. Return to athletic activity as tolerated