rehabilitation protocols
These rehabilitation protocols have been standardized by the physicians and rehab team at Orthopedic Institute. Please contact our Physical Therapy Department directly at 605.977.6845 with questions.
For the leg
Knee ACL Reconstruction Protocol OIPT.05.27.22.ver1 (PDF)
Knee Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair Protocol OIPT.03.29.21.ver1 (PDF)
Knee Total Knee Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.03.29.21.ver1 (PDF)
For the foot and ankle
Ankle Total Ankle Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.08.20.21.ver1 (PDF)
For the shoulder
Shoulder Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.08.20.21.ver1 (PDF)
Shoulder Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol OIPT.05.25.22.ver1 (PDF)
Shoulder Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.03.25.21.ver1 (PDF)
Shoulder Humeral Fracture Non Operative Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
For the elbow
Elbow Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Elbow Distal Biceps Tendon Repair Protocol OIPT.02.28.23.ver2 (PDF)
Elbow Lateral Epicondyle Debridement Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Elbow Medial Epicondylitis Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Elbow Radial Head Fracture Non-Operative Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
For the hand and wrist
Hand CMC Arthroplasty MCP Fusion Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand EPL Repair Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand Extensor Tendon Zone 1 Repair Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand Extensor Tendon Zone 3-4 Repair Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand Extensor Tendon Zone 5-6 Repair Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand Flexor Tendon Zone 1-4 Repair Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand FPL Repair Protocol OIPT.04.12.2022 (PDF)
Hand MP Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Hand PIP Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Hand Trigger Thumb Finger Release Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Wrist Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Wrist CMC Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Wrist DRUJ Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Wrist Fracture Non-Operative Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
Wrist TFCC Repair Protocol OIPT.02.22.22.ver1 (PDF)
For the hip
Hip Arthroscopy Protocol OIPT.04.05.21.ver.1 (PDF)
Hip Proximal Hamstring Repair Protocol OIPT.02.22.23.ver1 (PDF)
Hip Total Hip Arthroplasty (All Approaches) Protocol OIPT.03.29.21.ver.1 (PDF)
For the spine
Spine Cervical Fusion Protocol OIPT.02.17.22.ver1 (PDF)
Spine Cervical Non-Fusion Protocol OIPT.02.17.22.ver1 (PDF)
Spine Lumbar Fusion Multi Laminectomy Protocol OIPT.02.17.22.ver1 (PDF)
Spine Lumbar Non-Fusion Protocol OIPT.02.17.22.ver1 (PDF)
Spine Pars Defect Protocol OIPT.08.29.22.ver3 (PDF)
Spine SI Joint Fusion Protocol OIPT.02.17.22.ver1 (PDF)
NOTE: At Orthopedic Institute, patients may have advanced diagnostic and /or treatment options, or may receive educational materials that vary from this information. Please be aware that this information is not intended to replace the care or advice given by your physician or health care provider. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional advice. Call your health provider immediately if you think you may have a medical emergency. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any question you may have regarding a medical condition.
