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    REHABILITATION PROTOCOL

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    days    		 22-35
    days    		 36-42
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    Quadriceps isometrics true true true
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    Open-chain strengthening:
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    Knee flexion hamstrings 0°-90° false false true
    Multi-hip false false true
    Hip abduction-adduction false false true
    Closed-chain chain:
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    Stair climbing machine false false false
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