Plyometric Training s/p ACL Reconstruction

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   grpt
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Posted - 02/10/2006 :  14:38:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just wondering if other physical therapists out there do alot of plyometric training once their ACL patients are ready for it. Also wanted get some additional treatment ideals. ie. jumping onto a box of different heights, hopping, ball touches, jumping using ladder
KM60
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Posted - 02/14/2006 :  16:47:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes, I do have my patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction and are athletes perform plyometrics. These types of exercises are performed towards the end of rehab in order to assist the athlete in returning to sport. Your treatment ideas sound good for plyometric training. I would also add bounding and power skipping. Bounding exercises are exercises where one takes off on one foot and lands on the other foot (e.g. alternate leg bounding). Bounds are usually done for distance.
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	grpt 15 Posts Posted - 02/10/2006 : 14:38:15 Show Profile Reply with Quote Just wondering if other physical therapists out there do alot of plyometric training once their ACL patients are ready for it. Also wanted get some additional treatment ideals. ie. jumping onto a box of different heights, hopping, ball touches, jumping using ladder KM60 4 Posts Posted - 02/14/2006 : 16:47:26 Show Profile Reply with Quote Yes, I do have my patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction and are athletes perform plyometrics. These types of exercises are performed towards the end of rehab in order to assist the athlete in returning to sport. Your treatment ideas sound good for plyometric training. I would also add bounding and power skipping. Bounding exercises are exercises where one takes off on one foot and lands on the other foot (e.g. alternate leg bounding). Bounds are usually done for distance. Go to Top of Page

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