Abductor Repair Abductor Repair (Gluteus Medius/Minimus Repair) This protol should used as a guideline for proession and should be tailored to t needs of the indidual patient. • Sict protective weit bearing status r 8 weeks Allow to place weight of leg on g round (neualizes joint reac tion forces) • Emphasis on range of motion Active assis ted (p flexion)/passive motion (p abducon) Avoid sess to rair site by avoiding passive adduc tion, ER/IR for 4 w es • No acve abduction for 2 months to allow healing • Pool program to initiate functional exeises in reduced weight environment • S o ft tissue mobilizaons as needed • Emphasis on cycling for range of motion without resistance (as long as this is toleted by e paent) • At 2 months, transion to full weit bearing (ansion v ariable) • Minimum 3 mons bere pession of funconal acvities as tolerated • The rehab progression may be advanced or slowed by 1-2 weeks based on the quality of the repair and the securi of e fixaon PHASE 1: WEEK 1 Initial Exercises (Weeks 1-3) Seated knee extensions Ankle pumps 615-284-5800 page I