Patient Resources

Physical Therapy Protocols

Rehabilitation protocols and weaning schedules to guide your recovery after foot or ankle surgery.

Your Rehabilitation Plan

Protocols for your therapy team

These documents outline the rehabilitation plan Dr. Jamieson uses after common foot and ankle procedures. Share the protocol that applies to your surgery with your physical therapist.

Each protocol describes weight-bearing status, bracing, range of motion, and strengthening expectations as your recovery progresses.

Weaning Schedules

Crutch and boot weaning

Use the schedule that matches the timeline given to you after surgery.

Crutches · 2 Weeks

2 Week Crutch Wean

A two-week schedule for gradually transitioning off crutches.

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Boot · 2 Weeks

2 Week Boot Wean

A two-week schedule for transitioning out of your walking boot.

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Crutches · 4 Weeks

4 Week Crutch Wean

A longer, four-week schedule for coming off crutches gradually.

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Boot · 4 Weeks

4 Week Boot Wean

A four-week schedule for transitioning out of your walking boot.

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Procedure-Specific

Surgical rehabilitation protocols

Download the protocol for your procedure and bring it to your first therapy visit.

Achilles

Achilles Repair Protocol

Rehabilitation plan following Achilles tendon repair.

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Ligament

Lateral Ligament Repair / Reconstruction

Rehabilitation plan after lateral ankle ligament repair or reconstruction.

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Ligament + Cartilage

Lateral Ligament with Microfracture

Rehabilitation plan for lateral ligament repair combined with microfracture.

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Syndesmosis

Syndesmosis / Deltoid Repair

Physical therapy protocol following syndesmosis or deltoid ligament repair.

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Getting Started

How to use your protocol

01

Download and print

Open the document that matches your surgery or weaning timeline and save or print a copy for your records.

02

Share with your therapist

Bring the protocol to your first physical therapy appointment so your therapist can plan each phase of recovery.

03

Track your progress

Review the protocol before each visit and bring questions about weight-bearing, bracing, or activity to your follow-up appointments.

Not sure which protocol applies? Call our office at (720) 516-9445 and our team will confirm the correct document for your procedure.

Ready to schedule?

Call our team to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jamieson at Cherry Creek or Highlands Ranch.

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