PT/OT
Protocols
Therapy protocols written by Dr. Peterson for your physical or occupational therapist. Preview them here or download the PDF to bring to your first therapy visit.
These documents are general guidelines. The written instructions given to you at discharge always take priority. If your surgeon gave you different instructions, follow those and call our office at 931-815-2663 with any questions.
PT/OT Protocols by Body Part
Each protocol lays out the phased progression your therapist will follow, including motion goals, weight-bearing status, and strengthening milestones. Please bring or forward the protocol for your procedure to your first appointment.
Shoulder
5 DocumentsAnatomic Total Shoulder Replacement
Phased rehabilitation protocol following anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty.
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Phased rehabilitation protocol following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Range-of-motion and strengthening progression after rotator cuff repair.
SLAP Repair
Rehabilitation timeline and precautions following SLAP repair of the shoulder.
Scapular Dyskinesis
Non-operative therapy protocol for scapular dyskinesis and shoulder mechanics.
Hip
1 DocumentDirect Anterior Total Hip Replacement
Outpatient rehabilitation protocol for the direct anterior approach total hip replacement.
Knee
3 DocumentsTotal Knee Replacement
Phased rehabilitation protocol with motion and strength goals after total knee replacement.
ACL Reconstruction
Criteria-based ACL reconstruction rehabilitation protocol through return to sport.
Meniscal Repair
Weight-bearing and range-of-motion progression following meniscal repair.
Hand & Wrist
1 DocumentBasal Joint Arthroplasty
Occupational therapy protocol following thumb basal joint (CMC) arthroplasty.
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If you can't find the document for your procedure, or something in your instructions isn't clear, our team is happy to walk you through it.