Patient Resources
Rehabilitation
information.
Orthopedic Associates is committed to providing the highest standard of care for all our patients. We know that successful return-to-activity depends on doing rehab right.
Whether you are treated non-surgically, asked about prehab, or post-surgery — it's important not only what exercises we do, but when as well.

Downloads
Patient forms
& exercises.
This information has been prepared to help you navigate your recovery. We understand that there are many different types of injuries, so we have organised this section by body part for each type-injury combination.
If you are a patient and need help determining what program or rehabilitation you should be following, please contact your doctor.
If you are a physiotherapist and have questions about a specific patient, please feel free to reach out to us.
Spine
6 documents- Download PDF
Client Spine Referral Form
For family doctors, nurse practitioners, and chiropractors referring spine patients.
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Returning Home After Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Recovery guidance following lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
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Returning Home After Lumbar Laminectomy or Discectomy
Recovery guidance following lumbar laminectomy or discectomy.
- Download DOCX
Returning Home After Cervical Spinal Fusion
Recovery guidance following cervical spinal fusion surgery.
- Download DOCX
Exercises After Neck Surgery
Post-operative exercise program for the cervical spine.
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Exercises After Back Surgery
Post-operative exercise program for the lumbar spine.
Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist
14 documents- Download DOC
Shoulder Immobilizer Patient Guide
How to wear and care for your shoulder immobilizer.
- Download DOC
Acromioplasty, Decompression, Debridement, Clavicle Resection & AC Reconstruction Exercises
Exercise program following common shoulder arthroscopic procedures.
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Total Shoulder Replacement — Guidelines
Rehabilitation protocol following total shoulder replacement.
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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty — Exercises
Post-operative exercise program for total shoulder arthroplasty.
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Reverse Total Shoulder — Guidelines
Rehabilitation protocol following reverse total shoulder replacement.
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Reverse Total Shoulder — Early Exercises
Early-phase exercises after reverse total shoulder replacement.
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Rotator Cuff Repair — Standard Guidelines
Post-operative guidelines for standard rotator cuff repair.
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Rotator Cuff Repair — Non-Standard Guidelines
Post-operative guidelines for non-standard rotator cuff repair.
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Rotator Cuff Repair — Exercises
Post-operative exercise program for rotator cuff repair.
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Bankart Repair — Guidelines
Rehabilitation protocol following Bankart shoulder repair.
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Bankart Repair — Exercises
Post-operative exercise program for Bankart repair.
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Wrist Fracture — Guidelines
Rehabilitation guidelines following wrist fracture.
- Download DOCX
Wrist Fracture — Exercises (Phase 1 & 2)
Early-phase exercise program following wrist fracture.
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Wrist Fracture — Exercises (Phase 3 & 4)
Later-phase exercise program following wrist fracture.
Knee
9 documents- Download DOC
Early Knee Exercises
Early-phase exercise program for general knee rehabilitation.
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Total Knee Replacement — Exercises
Post-operative exercise program following total knee replacement.
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Meniscectomy & Meniscal Repair — Exercises
Rehabilitation exercises following meniscectomy or meniscal repair.
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ACL Reconstruction — Leo Pinczewski Protocol
Post-operative rehabilitation protocol for ACL reconstruction.
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ACL Reconstruction — Early Exercises
Early-phase exercise program following ACL reconstruction.
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MPFL — Banff Guidelines & Exercises
Rehabilitation protocol and exercises following MPFL reconstruction.
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Multiligament / PCL — Banff Guidelines & Exercises
Rehabilitation protocol for multiligament knee and PCL reconstruction.
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Above-Knee Amputation — Exercise Program
Exercise program for patients following above-knee amputation.
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Below-Knee Amputation — Exercise Program
Exercise program for patients following below-knee amputation.