Skip to main content
Home Slogan
415-563-3110
Contact us
Book a Complimentary Consultation For patients outside of the Bay Area 415-563-3110
For patients outside of the Bay Area

Main navigation

  • New Visitors
    • Understanding the Stone Approach
    • Meet Dr. Stone
    • Book a Complimentary Consultation
    • Our Video Library
  • Resources
    • Symptom Checker
      • Knee Self diagnosis
      • Shoulder Self Diagnosis
      • Ankle Self Diagnosis
    • Patient Stories (Video)
    • Meniscus Transplant Center
    • Robotic Joint Center | Partial & Total Knee Replacement
      • Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
      • Robotic Total Knee Replacement
    • Our Video Library
      • Injury & Treatment Videos
      • Injury prevention
      • Surgical Procedures
      • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Videos
    • Biologic treatments
      • How do biologic treatments work?
      • BioAnkle
      • Biologic treatments for the shoulder
      • Arthritis: Our systemic approach
      • Injections to accelerate healing
      • The BioKnee
    • Non-operative treatments
      • Nutrition & supplements
    • About The Stone Clinic
      • Can we fix your joint injury? We offer a complimentary phone consultation to find out
      • How to get the best results from orthopedic surgery
      • How to rebuild a knee: The treatment story of pro-skier, Jen Hudak
      • Kevin Stone: The Bio-Future of Joint Replacement
      • Our philosophy and origins
      • Pioneering Joint Injury and Arthritis Treatment: Stone Research Foundation
      • Why a biologic knee replacement is better than a bionic knee replacement
    • Our concierge service
    • For Athletes
      • Athlete FAQs
      • Featured athlete: Jen Hudak - Skiing
      • Featured athlete: Pep Fujas - Skiing
      • Rick L - Skiing
      • Rich L - Crossfit
      • Emily S - Triathlete
      • Betty R - Sailing and Horsemanship
      • Jodi L - Lifelong Athlete
      • Karina T - Tennis
      • William S - Hockey
    • For Doctors
      • Outcome studies & papers
      • Surgical training
      • Stone Research Foundation
  • Physical therapy
    • Book a Physical Therapy Appointment
    • StoneFit Physical Therapy
    • Physical Therapy Services
    • Fitness
    • Rehabilitation Protocols
      • Knee rehabilitation protocols
      • Shoulder rehabilitation protocols
      • Ankle and foot rehabilitation protocols
      • General rehabilitation protocols
  • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Our latest reviews
    • Meet Dr. Stone
    • Meet your treatment team
    • Financial considerations
    • Read Dr. Stone's weekly blog
    • Stone Research Foundation
    • Press on The Stone Clinic
    • Dr. Stone's Book: Play Forever
  1. The Stone Clinic
  2. Physical therapy
  3. Rehabilitation Protocols

General rehabilitation protocols

Icing protocol

Learn more

Portal care

Learn more

Stocking protocol

Learn more
Share this page
San Francisco
Live in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Call for information or to book an appointment to see us in person 

415-563-3110
Worldwide
Outside of the Bay Area?

If, like many of our patients, you don't live in the Bay Area, we offer a complimentary phone consultation service. 

Book a Complimentary Consult

Related content

  • Blog
  • Videos
Rotator Cuff Repair

The Evolution of Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and...
Blog
How to Fix an Unstable Ankle

Unstable Ankles

A quick ankle twist. It’s a move that leads...
Blog
Running after knee surgery

Running After Biologic Knee Replacement

Biologic knee replacement involves replacing and...
Blog
Post Knee Surgery Recovery

Post-Surgery Recovery

You’ve come through your surgical procedure with...
Blog
Stone Clinic's Most Popular Blogs for 2022

Our Most Popular Blogs of 2022

Every blog is intended as a gift. Here are the top...
Blog
ACL Reconstruction Surgery Which Graft to Choose

ACL Reconstruction Surgery Explained & Picking The Right ACL Graft

When it comes to selecting the best possible ACL...
Blog
Embedded thumbnail for Muscle For Life Podcast: Kevin Stone, MD on How to Stay Fit, Injury-Free, and Perform Your Best As You Age

Muscle For Life Podcast: Kevin Stone, MD on How to Stay Fit, Injury-Free, and Perform Your Best As You Age

Dr. Stone joined the Muscle for Life Podcast with...
Video
Embedded thumbnail for Turning Back Time with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kevin Stone, MD

Turning Back Time with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kevin Stone, MD

Dr. Stone joined Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss...
Video
Embedded thumbnail for Dr. Stone on Good Morning America 2022

Dr. Stone on Good Morning America 2022

While undoubtedly there are countless exercise and...
Video
Embedded thumbnail for Good Morning America asks Dr. Stone How to Run Without Pain

Good Morning America asks Dr. Stone How to Run Without Pain

Becky Worley from Good Morning America came to The...
Video
Embedded thumbnail for "Sailing with Arthritis, BioKnees, Novel Resurfacing" - Dr. Stone's talk to the St. Francis Yacht Club

"Sailing with Arthritis, BioKnees, Novel Resurfacing" - Dr. Stone's talk to the St. Francis Yacht Club

Dr. Stone recently shared his expertise in the...
Video
Embedded thumbnail for Stone Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery Video

Stone Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery Video

Stone Ankle Ligament Repair (Modification of...
Video

Connect With Us

Book a Complimentary Consultation For patients outside of the Bay Area 415-563-3110
For patients outside of the Bay Area

3727 Buchanan St #300
San Francisco, CA 94123, United States 

Sign up for Dr. Stone's weekly column

Described by Dr. Stone as a "gift to his patients," this short, weekly blog focuses on sports, performance, & orthopaedic care.

 
 

Our Programs

  • BioKnee
  • Robotic Joint Center
  • StoneFit Physical Therapy

Download our eGuides

  • Saving My Ankle
  • Saving My Knees
  • Saving My Shoulder

Resources

  • Self-Diagnosis Symptom Checker
  • Our Video Library
  • Dr. Stone's Weekly Blog

Other Resources

  • Online Reviews
  • Patient Stories (Video)
  • Play Forever book by Dr. Stone
  • Stone Research Foundation
  • Patient Portal (for existing patients)
  • Book a Physical Therapy Appointment (Online)
Copyright 2023

Footer Fifth

  • Legal
  • Sitemap