Physical Therapy Protocols
Rehab protocols for physical therapists and patients. Each lays out the phases, restrictions, and milestones for recovery after surgery. Open any protocol to view and print the PDF — or read it on the page.
Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab Protocol PDF — Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Arthroplasty (Regular and Reverse) Rehab Protocol PDF — Shoulder Arthroplasty (Regular and Reverse) Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Shoulder Labral Repair Rehab Protocol PDF — Shoulder Labral Repair Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
Elbow
Hip
- Total Hip Arthroplasty PT Protocol (Posterior) PDF — Total Hip Arthroplasty PT Protocol (Posterior) (opens in a new tab)
- Proximal Hamstring Repair Rehab Protocol PDF — Proximal Hamstring Repair Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Gluteus Medius / Abductor Repair Rehab Protocol PDF — Gluteus Medius / Abductor Repair Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
Knee
- ACL Reconstruction Rehab Protocol PDF — ACL Reconstruction Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- BEAR ACL Implant Rehab Protocol PDF — BEAR ACL Implant Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Protocol PDF — Total Knee Arthroplasty Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Knee Arthroscopy Rehab Protocol PDF — Knee Arthroscopy Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Meniscal Repair Rehab Protocol PDF — Meniscal Repair Rehab Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Meniscal Root Repair PT Protocol PDF — Meniscal Root Repair PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Quad Tendon or Patellar Tendon Repair PT Protocol PDF — Quad Tendon or Patellar Tendon Repair PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- MPFL Reconstruction PT Protocol PDF — MPFL Reconstruction PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- PCL Reconstruction PT Protocol PDF — PCL Reconstruction PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
Foot & Ankle
- Achilles Tendon NON-Operative Protocol PDF — Achilles Tendon NON-Operative Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Achilles Tendon POST-Operative Protocol PDF — Achilles Tendon POST-Operative Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Brostrom (Ankle Stabilization) Post-Op PT Protocol PDF — Brostrom (Ankle Stabilization) Post-Op PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Haglund's Deformity PT Protocol PDF — Haglund's Deformity PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
- Peroneal Tendon Debridement / Repair PT Protocol PDF — Peroneal Tendon Debridement / Repair PT Protocol (opens in a new tab)
For therapists: if you have questions about a protocol or a specific patient, call the clinic where the surgery was performed — Dr. Allred is happy to talk through the plan.