The information below is meant as a guideline only. The professional skills of a therapist must come into play for each individual patient.
Protocols of…
Dr. Ben Robinson
PHASE ONE
0-6 WEEKS
RANGE OF MOTION
Passive ROM to tolerance
IMMOBILIZER
7-10 days: Worn for first post-operative
EXERCISES
Gentle hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder stretching, isometric hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder strengthening.
Avoid wrist extension.
PHASE TWO
6-8 WEEKS
RANGE OF MOTION
Increase range of motion toward full and begin active wrist extension
IMMOBILIZER
None
EXERCISES
Advance Phase One Activities: Strengthening exercises in Phase One to resistance, maintain flexibility + ROM, and begin gentle active wrist extension exercises.
PHASE THREE
8-10 WEEKS
RANGE OF MOTION
Full and pain-free
IMMOBILIZER
None
EXERCISES
Advance Phase Two Activities: Gradual progression toward return to full activity.
