Recovery Protocol

Knee Rehab

General knee rehabilitation — 4-phase return-to-sport protocol

Phase 1: Protect — Reduce swelling, activate quads

PHASE 1 OF 4 — 25% TOWARD RETURN TO SPORT

Ice Therapy

20 min on / 40 min off — 4–6x per day

Compression Wrap

Wear between ice sessions — full day use

Elevation Rest

Knee above heart level as much of the day as possible

Protected Weight Bearing

Walk only as tolerated — use crutches if needed for first 1–3 days