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. 2022 Dec 19;14(12):e32689. doi: 10.7759/cureus.32689

Table 4. The week-wise protocol for right side fractured lower limb.

Week Rehabilitation (Fracture limb)
Week 0-2 No movement in the hip before two weeks, Positioning the leg by keeping the pillow in between leg to prevent bed sores, passive ankle toe movements with 10 repetitions, three sets
Week 2-3 Small range passive movements in hip and knee to fracture limb are started, assisted straight leg raise upto 15-25 °  with 10 repetitions, knee swinging while sitting on edge of the bed for 5-10 minutes
Week 4-8 Passive Hip flexion up to 90 °
Week 8 - above Increase in passive range of motion exercise repetitions and intensity, passive weight bearing