Therapeutic exercise	Frequency	Duration
Mobility
• Passive patellar glides-four planes.	Twice /day	2 sets × 20 reps
• Prone lying knee bending to achieve 100° knee flexion
Stretching	Twice /day	3 sets × 30 secs hold (5-10 minutes)
• Hamstring, Gastroc soleus stretches.
• Scar tissue mobilization
Strengthening (with cuffed weights-0.5 to 1 Kg)	Thrice /day	3 sets × 30 reps
• Multi angle hip movements in all planes (standing)
• Straight leg raise
• Short arc Terminal knee extension
• Seated knee extension (90° - 0°)
• Hamstring curl in prone lying
• McConnell method of VMO contraction in high sitting	Twice/day	3 sets × 20 reps
• Leg press
Closed Chain Activity
• VMO contraction in standing
• Unsupported standing training within parallel bars	Twice/day
• Wall slides
• Lateral step up and forward step up (2“-4” block)
• Mini squats
Balance Training	Twice/day
• Balance training in standing (foam pad)-with eyes open and closed	Twice/day	3 sets × 30 reps
• Balance training in standing (tilt board)-with eyes open and closed
• Single leg stance
Functional Training
• Unsupported ambulation
• Stair climbing and descent using handrail
Aerobic Conditioning
• Stationary cycling (high seat with nil/less resistance
Functional activities	Independent ambulation Stair ascent and descent
Criteria for progression	Ability to walk without assistive device Ability to perform phase 2 exercises with ease Ability to perform 0 degree knee extension and 100 degree knee flexion Independent ADL Improved voluntary control of quadriceps
Outcomes measured	Joint mobility using universal goniometry Isometric muscle strength testing using dynamometer Walking distance using six minute walk test Joint specific outcome measure Quality of life –SF36