Therapy Protocols | Dr. Nathaniel Stewart | Chippewa Orthopedics

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Physical Therapy Protocols

Comprehensive rehabilitation guidelines for hip and knee procedures developed by Dr. Stewart and the team at Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

These protocols provide detailed post-operative rehabilitation timelines and exercise progressions. Each protocol is tailored to specific procedures and designed in collaboration with Northwoods Therapy Associates to optimize recovery outcomes.

Hip Procedures

Hip Protocols

Rehabilitation guidelines for hip preservation, arthroscopy, and replacement procedures.

Detailed protocol for hip arthroscopy with proximal femoral osteoplasty, including weight bearing progression and exercise timeline.

Hip arthroscopy protocol for diagnostic procedures, labral resection, and iliopsoas release without femoral osteoplasty.

Open procedure protocol with plate and hardware to reduce femoral rotation, including non-weight bearing and progressive loading phases.

Post-operative protocol for direct anterior approach total hip replacement with minimal precautions and an accelerated recovery timeline.

Protocol for posterior approach total hip replacement with specific range of motion restrictions and gluteus maximus protection guidelines.

Comprehensive protocol for gluteus medius and minimus repair with Hip Spica brace management and progressive weight bearing.

Protocol for greater trochanter osteotomy, proximal femoral osteoplasty, and acetabuloplasty with 90-degree flexion restriction.

Extended rehabilitation protocol for complex hip arthroscopy cases including functional testing and return to sport criteria.

Rehabilitation for hip capsule tightening procedures with specific restrictions to protect capsular repair and prevent hypermobility.

Knee Procedures

Knee Protocols

Evidence-based rehabilitation programs for knee surgery and reconstruction.

Accelerated distal patellar realignment protocol with progressive weight bearing and brace angle adjustments.

Post-operative protocol for lateral patellar retinacular release with emphasis on aggressive medial patellar tilts.

Rehabilitation protocol for high tibial osteotomy with progressive weight bearing based on x-ray healing and brace management.

Distal femoral osteotomy protocol with non-weight bearing phase, ROM progression, and physician-directed advancement criteria.

Comprehensive protocol for total knee replacement including primary and revision procedures with ROM and strengthening progressions.

Post-operative protocol for meniscus repair with protected weight bearing, brace management, and gradual return to sport at 4-6 months.

Cartilage restoration protocol for femoral and trochlear microfracture with specific weight bearing restrictions and ROM guidelines.

Rehabilitation protocol for quadriceps tendon surgical repair with brace locking, progressive ROM, and gradual strengthening.

Additional Procedures

Other Protocols

Specialized rehabilitation programs for tendon repairs and soft tissue reconstruction.

Comprehensive protocol for hamstring tendon repair with progressive weight bearing, brace management, and return to sport criteria.

Post-operative protocol for distal biceps tendon repair with brace settings, ROM restrictions, and progressive strengthening guidelines.

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