Injury Protocols

Evidence-based, DPT-written self-guided rehab programs for the most common weekend warrior injuries. Instant PDF download. No clinic, no waitlist, no insurance required.

Educational Use Only · Not a Substitute for Medical Care

Choose Your Protocol

Each protocol is written by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and includes a phased rehab program, exercise descriptions, and return-to-activity guidelines.

Rehab Protocol

The Wrecked Back Protocol

A comprehensive self-guided rehab program for low back pain, muscle strains, and common lumbar injuries. Includes mobility, strengthening, and return-to-activity phases.

Phase 1: Pain Relief Phase 2: Strength Phase 3: Return
Exercise Portal Included Free
Rehab Protocol

The Wrecked Knee Protocol

A phased rehab program for knee pain, patellar tendinopathy, IT band syndrome, and common knee injuries in active adults. Get back to squatting, running, and playing.

Phase 1: Reduce Pain Phase 2: Rebuild Phase 3: Perform
Exercise Portal Included Free
Rehab Protocol

The Wrecked Shoulder Protocol

A self-guided program for rotator cuff strains, shoulder impingement, and overhead athlete injuries. Restore strength, stability, and full range of motion.

Phase 1: Mobility Phase 2: Stability Phase 3: Strength
Exercise Portal Included Free
Rehab Protocol

The Wrecked Hammy Protocol

A phased hamstring strain rehab program for runners, field sport athletes, and weekend warriors. From acute injury management to full sprint return.

Phase 1: Protect Phase 2: Load Phase 3: Sprint
Exercise Portal Included Free
Rehab Protocol

The Wrecked Foot Protocol

A self-guided plantar fasciitis and foot pain rehab program. Addresses the root cause with targeted stretching, strengthening, and load management strategies.

Phase 1: Offload Phase 2: Strengthen Phase 3: Return
Exercise Portal Included Free

Joint Replacement Pre-Hab Guides

DPT-written guides to prepare your body and home before total knee or hip replacement surgery — so you recover faster and come home ready.

Pre-Surgical Guide

Knee Replacement Pre-Hab Guide

A DPT-written pre-operative program to prepare your body for total knee replacement surgery. Includes the 50-rep/day Straight Leg Raise protocol and 6 illustrated exercises to build quad strength and range of motion before your surgery date.

Quad Strengthening ROM Training SLR Protocol
Exercise Portal Included Free
Pre-Surgical Guide

Hip Replacement Pre-Hab Guide

A DPT-written pre-operative program to prepare your body for total hip replacement surgery. Covers hip precautions (posterior and anterior approach), 6 illustrated strengthening exercises, and a weekly schedule to maximize your recovery outcome.

Hip Precautions Glute Strengthening Mobility Work
Exercise Portal Included Free
Pre-Surgical Guide

Home Readiness & Setup Guide

Your complete DPT-written checklist to prepare your home before joint replacement surgery. Covers essential equipment, room-by-room setup, adaptive tools, and a printable master checklist — so you come home safe and independent.

Equipment Checklist Room Setup Safety Planning
Exercise Portal Included Free

Exercise Tracking Portal — Included With Every Purchase

Every protocol and guide comes with free access to the Wrecked Gorilla exercise portal. Log your daily sessions, track your streak, monitor your SLR progress, and view your full history — all in one place.

Daily Session Logging
Streak Tracker
SLR Goal Tracker
Full History View
Sets, Reps & Notes
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Joint Replacement Surgery Bundles

Get the Pre-Hab Guide + Home Readiness Guide together for your specific surgery — everything you need in one package.

Bundle · Best Value

TKR Pre-Surgery Bundle

Everything you need to prepare for total knee replacement surgery. Includes the Knee Replacement Pre-Hab Guide (50-rep/day SLR protocol, 6 illustrated exercises) and the Home Readiness & Setup Guide (room-by-room checklist, essential equipment). Save $14.98 vs. buying separately.

Knee Pre-Hab Guide Home Readiness Guide Save $14.98
Bundle · Best Value

THR Pre-Surgery Bundle

Everything you need to prepare for total hip replacement surgery. Includes the Hip Replacement Pre-Hab Guide (hip precautions, 6 illustrated exercises) and the Home Readiness & Setup Guide (room-by-room checklist, essential equipment). Save $14.98 vs. buying separately.

Hip Pre-Hab Guide Home Readiness Guide Save $14.98
Best Value

The Full
Recovery Bundle

Get all 5 protocols and save $19.96. The complete weekend warrior rehab library — back, knee, shoulder, hamstring, and foot.

  • The Wrecked Back Protocol
  • The Wrecked Knee Protocol
  • The Wrecked Shoulder Protocol
  • The Wrecked Hammy Protocol
  • The Wrecked Foot Protocol
$79.95 separately
$59.99
You save $19.96
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Educational Disclaimer: The Wrecked Gorilla's self-guided protocols are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not establish a provider-patient relationship and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing severe pain, numbness, weakness, or any medical emergency, please seek immediate medical attention. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before beginning any exercise or rehabilitation program.