Table 3.

physiotherapy treatment protocol

Exercise protocol	Duration and frequency	Rationale
	Phase A: non-weight-bearing phase
Ankle toe movements	20 repetitions for three times a day	To prevent pedal oedema
Isometrics to quadriceps, hamstrings and glutei	10 repetitions with 5 seconds hold for 2 times the day	To minimize muscle atrophy and maintain contractility of the muscle
Strengthening exercises to hip, knee and ankle	10 repetitions with 5 seconds hold for 2 times the day	To improve muscle strength and endurance
ROM exercises in supine and standing	10 repetitions 2 times the day	To regain and maintain range of joints
	Phase B: weight-bearing phase
Ambulation with walker	For 10 minutes thrice a day	To improve patients lung compliace