Suggested Use of rebless™ for Post Operative

Suggested Use of rebless™ for Post Operative

These are only suggestions; a proper evaluation of the patient is required prior to use and modifications should be made based on the therapist’s findings

Acute Phase (Immediately following hospital discharge, Outpatient or Home Health)

  1. PROM 2x15 minutes/day, ROM determined by therapist, varying speeds (patient dependent)
  2. For a knee: sustained 0̊of knee extension in rebless, speed level 1 (stretch)
  3. AAROM 3x10 daily in rebless, assistance level 10 to start (all motions), progress as needed. ROM determined by therapist.
  4. Continue with all other physical therapy protocols as indicated (functional training, endurance training, gait training, reduction of inflammation/swelling, manual therapy, HEP, etc.) 

Subacute Phase (Outpatient PT or Home)

  1. AAROM in rebless, assistance level <5 to start (depending on patient progress for all motions), progress assistance level and ROM as needed. 3x10 daily.
  2. AROM outside of rebless (ROM dependent on patient progress)
  3. Resisted motion in rebless begin at resistance level 1 for all motions and progress as needed. 3x10 daily
  4. Continue with all other physical therapy protocols as indicated (functional training, endurance training, gait training, reduction of inflammation/swelling, HEP, manual therapy, etc.) 

Return to Activity/Functional Phase (Outpatient PT or Home)

  1. Resisted motion in rebless, resistance level >5 for all motions, progress as needed. 3x10 daily
  2. Graduate from rebless → focus should be on all functional activities now with other skilled care as deemed necessary by therapist

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