01/17/2026
Hereโs a few ACL REHAB must doโs prior to running ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฅ
You MUST be able to absorb force to produce force ๐
Once patients demonstrate normal gait, good quad strength (Minimum of 80% extension strength) and dynamic knee control, this is when you start priming the knee and ๐ง to return to running.
- Soleus strengthening for reduction in anterior tibial translation with planting, cutting, landing, etc. (added valgus band to resist medial collapse and strengthen abduction)
- Deceleration lunges for proper knee mechanics and motor control
- Heel taps for knee over toe and quad strengthening (medial arch support to assist with reducing medial collapse)
- Box step offs and single leg eccentric shuttle jumps for load absorption and emphasis on knee stability
- Band assisted pogos for quick twitch activation and introduction to plyometrics
- Body weight support treadmill training for proper running mechanics and gradual return to full body weight through knee joint
If you are recovering from knee surgery, whatever it may be, we know a few GOOD physical therapists ๐๐