Rehabilitation protocols are predefined guidelines followed by healthcare providers to ensure that a patient’s rehabilitation process is structured, effective, and safe. These protocols are often specific to the type of injury or surgery and are used to guide treatment plans, including exercise, pain management, and activity restrictions. Rehabilitation protocols ensure that recovery follows a systematic approach, promoting optimal healing and functional restoration.

Protocols are typically divided into phases, beginning with protection and pain management and progressing to strengthening, flexibility, and return-to-activity training. They are customized based on the patient’s condition, goals, and progress throughout the rehabilitation process.

Rehabilitation protocols help ensure that recovery is efficient, minimizing the risk of re-injury, and facilitating a return to normal activities.