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Here's Theo at 4.5 weeks - so progressing into Week 5 of the exercises Rehabilitation program for his left ACL reconstruction.
He is doing great - 120 deg flexion so very comfortable on the bike. For the bike we like to start on week 3, but 1/2 revolutions. You need around 110deg flexion at the knee for a full revolution otherwise you're hitching at the hip.
For the balance work he needs to work on single leg stance and BOSU double leg stance in a semi-squat. Theo is one of those people with a history of poor hip control and weaker glutes in general - which has been a factor in both his ACL ruptures in sport, therefore something we need to work on right now and improve from the get-go. He will need to focus hard on his hip stability through the entire rehab journey - and it starts today.
Hamstring drops and flicks are awesome low level ways of getting the recovering hamstring on board and back into life before the loading phase begins. These exercises also help with quads stiffness, knee flexion ROM and joint awareness following the removal of the ACL.
Stay tuned for part two of his week 5 exercises! coming up!
For the ACL rehab program he is currently doing head to physiorehab.com
Physio Fitness | Physio Rehab
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