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Therapy:
our SPECIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION of the
ACTION REHAB PHYSICAL
THERAPY Tip of the Week!
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Tip of the Week: ACL Injury Prevention Program
Phase 5 Agility Skills
Agility skill exercises are designed to improve the power and strength in the muscles.
Shuttle run with forward/backward running
· Elapsed Time: 12 – 13 min
· Purpose: Increase dynamic stability of the ankle/knee/hip complex.
· Starting at the first cone,
· sprint forward to the second cone,
· run backward to the third cone,
· sprint forward to the fourth cone (etc.).
Diagonal runs (3 passes)
· Elapsed Time: 13 – 14 min
· Purpose: To encourage proper technique/stabilization of the outside planted foot to deter the
position from occurring.
· Face forward and run to the first cone on the left.
· Pivot off the left foot and run to the second cone.
· Now pivot off the right leg and continue onto the third cone.
· Make sure that the outside leg does not cave in.
· Keep a slight bend to the knee and make sure the knee stays over the ankle joint.
Bounding run (44 yds)
· Elapsed Time: 14 – 15 min
· Purpose: To increase hip flexion strength/increase power/speed.
· Starting on the near sideline, run to the far side with knees up toward chest.
· Bring your knees up high.
· Land on the ball of your foot with a slight bend at the knee and a straight hip. Increase the
distance as this exercise
gets easier.
Action Rehab is a privately owned physical therapy
clinic in Honolulu Hawaii that has been in business since 1989. We offer a
variety of progressive rehabilitation services that are customized to fit a
patient’s individual needs. Our staff of therapists specialize in various areas
of rehablilitation, including orthopedic, sports, acute and chronic pain,
auto/industrial, exercise and strengthening, educational and transitional
programs.
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& read about ACL Injury Prevention Training Program Phase 3
Strengthening
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& read about ACL Injury Prevention Training Program Phase 2
Stretching
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about ACL Injury Prevention Training Program Phase 1 WARM
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