Table 2.

Example of first week post-operative interventions.

Rehabilitation component	Intervention	Duration
Patellar mobility	Superior/inferior patella, quadriceps tendon, and patella tendon Medial/lateral patella mobilization	10 minutes
Tibiofemoral Extension	Posterior capsule stretch Screw home mobilization / posterior femoral glide	5-10 minutes
Tibiofemoral Flexion	Edge of table Supine on ball Wall slide	10-15 minutes
Knee, hip, and core strengthening	Quad sets-biofeedback (for 1 min) Glute sets – (3 sets of 10-20 sec isometric hold) TA sets – (3 sets of 10-20 sec isometric hold)
Edema management/ Soft tissue massage	Quad/knee Hamstring Calf Stationary upright bike (no resistance)	10-20 minutes 5-10 minutes
Gait training PWB (two crutches)	Ascending/descending stairs TKE focus Heel strike	10 minutes

PWB = partial weight bearing. TA = transversus abdominus. TKE = terminal knee extension.

The above mentioned interventions are appropriate during Phase I of rehabilitation and can be used and should serve as a guideline for clinicians between the first and sixth weeks of rehabilitation if determined appropriate by the clinician.