Protocols for Physical Therapists
Below are Dr. Valk’s recommended rehabilitation protocols, developed to support consistent, evidence-based recovery following surgical and non-surgical orthopedic treatments. These guidelines are intended for use by licensed physical therapy providers.
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair Protocol
Rehab plan for meniscus repair with phased weight-bearing, range of motion, and return to activity.
aTSA Protocol (Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty)
Guidelines for anatomic shoulder replacement focusing on passive motion, strength, and function.
BTB ACL Reconstruction Protocol
Structured progression after ACL surgery using BTB graft with mobility, strength, and return-to-play.
Glenoid Labral Repair – Bankart – SLAP Protocol
Labral repair recovery steps including sling use, motion limits, and phased strengthening exercises.
Hip Arthroscopy
Protocol
Post-op rehab for hip arthroscopy including FAI/labral repair with weight-bearing and ROM goals.
Knee Arthroscopy with Partial Meniscectomy Protocol
Guidelines after partial meniscectomy with early mobility, quad control, and activity progression.
RCR
Protocol
Phased protocol for rotator cuff repair including sling use, passive ROM, and strengthening.
rTSA
Protocol
Recovery plan after reverse shoulder replacement with deltoid activation and motion focus.
TKA
Protocol
Standard rehab for total knee replacement with early movement, strength, and gait training.
Protocols for Physical Therapists
Below are Dr. Valk’s recommended rehabilitation protocols, developed to support consistent, evidence-based recovery following surgical and non-surgical orthopedic treatments. These guidelines are intended for use by licensed physical therapy providers.
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair Protocol
Rehab plan for meniscus repair with phased weight-bearing, range of motion, and return to activity.
aTSA Protocol (Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty)
Guidelines for anatomic shoulder replacement focusing on passive motion, strength, and function.
BTB ACL Reconstruction Protocol
Structured progression after ACL surgery using BTB graft with mobility, strength, and return-to-play.
Glenoid Labral Repair – Bankart – SLAP Protocol
Labral repair recovery steps including sling use, motion limits, and phased strengthening exercises.
Hip Arthroscopy
Protocol
Post-op rehab for hip arthroscopy including FAI/labral repair with weight-bearing and ROM goals.
Knee Arthroscopy with Partial Meniscectomy Protocol
Guidelines after partial meniscectomy with early mobility, quad control, and activity progression.
RCR
Protocol
Phased protocol for rotator cuff repair including sling use, passive ROM, and strengthening.
rTSA
Protocol
Recovery plan after reverse shoulder replacement with deltoid activation and motion focus.
TKA
Protocol
Standard rehab for total knee replacement with early movement, strength, and gait training.
Protocols for Physical Therapists
Below are Dr. Valk’s recommended rehabilitation protocols, developed to support consistent, evidence-based recovery following surgical and non-surgical orthopedic treatments. These guidelines are intended for use by licensed physical therapy providers.
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair Protocol
Rehab plan for meniscus repair with phased weight-bearing, range of motion, and return to activity.
aTSA Protocol (Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty)
Guidelines for anatomic shoulder replacement focusing on passive motion, strength, and function.
BTB ACL Reconstruction Protocol
Structured progression after ACL surgery using BTB graft with mobility, strength, and return-to-play.
Glenoid Labral Repair – Bankart – SLAP Protocol
Labral repair recovery steps including sling use, motion limits, and phased strengthening exercises.
Hip Arthroscopy
Protocol
Post-op rehab for hip arthroscopy including FAI/labral repair with weight-bearing and ROM goals.
Knee Arthroscopy with Partial Meniscectomy Protocol
Guidelines after partial meniscectomy with early mobility, quad control, and activity progression.
RCR
Protocol
Phased protocol for rotator cuff repair including sling use, passive ROM, and strengthening.
rTSA
Protocol
Recovery plan after reverse shoulder replacement with deltoid activation and motion focus.
TKA
Protocol
Standard rehab for total knee replacement with early movement, strength, and gait training.