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1 Week

  • Patient begins CPM, and active and passive ROM to the elbow including supination and pronation.

  • Patient is fitted with a static elbow splint to wear between exercises for comfort.

    • ○ Note: Exercises during the initial 6 weeks of therapy should be performed at the patient’s side. This may be reduced to 4 weeks in the patient with a stable, pain-free arc of motion.

3–4 Weeks

  • Depending on the patient’s comfort level and stability of the elbow, light functional activities may be initiated.

  • The splint may be discontinued at this time.

6 Weeks

  • Exercises and normal activities may be performed with the arm away from the patient’s side.