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. 2017 Jun 1;11(6):YC05–YC09. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/27528.10137
Stage 2-Progressive Function Phase (Transitional Phase) From 3-6 Weeks.
Pre-requisite Ability to walk with or without assistive device
Ability to perform 0 degree knee extension and 80-90 degree knee flexion
Minimal or no pain in knee joint
Goals Reduce pain related to activities
Educate on progressive rehabilitation process
Mobilize scar in all directions
Mobilize patella in all directions
Improve knee joint flexion mobility from 90° - 100° Strengthen Quadriceps in specific to activation of vastus medialis obliques and Hamstring muscles Initiate closed chain activities Monitor and correct gait deviations Improve balance reactions
Precautions Check for scar healing and remodeling
Check for muscle tightness
Check for signs of wound infection