Flexor Tendon Rehab Protocol

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Day 0 – 3:  REST

• Strict elevation of the affected hand above the heart at all times.
• No active or passive range of motion at this time.
• Use of NSAIDs for pain (ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil)

Day 3 – 7: MOVE IT

• Passive range of motion within the provided dorsal blocking splint.
• Gentle finger wrapping with Coban and to help with edema.

Week 2 – 3: MOVE IT

• Active range of motion to half a fist.
• Begin differential gliding for Zone 2 injury.

 Week 4 – 6: MOVE IT

• Full active range of motion and purposeful hand motion allowed while in splint.
• May remove splint during exercises and focus on full extension.

Week 6 – 8: MOVE IT

• Splint worn only between exercises.
• All “active range of motion” motions allowed.

Week 8 and beyond:  USE IT

• Return to full use and active strengthening.