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 knee and leg

Ankle Total Ankle Arthroplasty OIPT.08.20.21.ver1 (PDF)
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 shoulder

Shoulder Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.08.20.21.ver1 (PDF)
Shoulder Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair OIPT.05.25.22.ver1 (PDF)
Shoulder Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Protocol OIPT.03.25.21.ver1 (PDF)

For the elbow

TBD

For the hand and wrist

TBD

For the hip

Hip Arthroscopy Protocol OIPT.04.05.21ver1 (PDF)
Hip Total Hip Arthroplasty (All Approaches) OIPT.03.29.21ver1 (PDF)

For the spine

TBD

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.