Table 1 Rehabilitation program over 3 months
Rehabilitation program | Day 0–3 | 4–5 days | 2–3 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RICE | |||||
Isometric squat against wall | 5 reps × 30–40 s (3’ rest). Progress from 45° to 90° knee flex) | ||||
Cycling (alternate days) | 15–30 min | 15 min | |||
Isometric leg extension 30° | 8 reps × 45'' (1’ rest) | ||||
Elliptical training (alternate days) | 15 min | ||||
Slow dynamic knee extension (Con/Ecc) | 4'' Con/4'' Ecc, 30'' rest. Increase load from 2 to 12 kg. Progress from bilateral to unilateral | ||||
Numeric rate score (NRS) allowed | < 4/10, if > 4/10 stop progression load for 2–3 days | ||||
Running | Progressively | ||||
Plyometrics | Progressive jumps landing to plyometrics. Every 3 days | ||||
Fast dynamic exercise (Con/Ecc) | 3 × 6–8 reps, 1–3' rest | ||||