Physical therapy protocols.

The written rehabilitation plans Dr. Stepanyan gives your therapist after surgery. Ask Dr. Stepanyan’s office for the one for your procedure, and bring it to your first therapy visit. Your own plan may differ, and if it does, follow your own plan.

Knee

PDFACL Reconstruction with Meniscus RepairPost-op physical therapy protocol · PDF coming soon
PDFMeniscus RepairPost-op physical therapy protocol · PDF coming soon
PDFMeniscus Root RepairPost-op physical therapy protocol · PDF coming soon

Shoulder

PDFRotator Cuff RepairPost-op physical therapy protocol · PDF coming soon
PDFBiceps TenodesisPost-op physical therapy protocol · PDF coming soon
PDFPectoralis Major RepairPost-op physical therapy protocol · PDF coming soon

Need a therapist? See Dr. Stepanyan’s recommended PT locations. Questions about your recovery? Call the office. More protocols are added as they are finalized.

These protocols are guidelines for licensed physical therapists and are not a substitute for instructions from your care team. Last reviewed November 2026.