ACL Exercises

Eccentric Leg Press Start with 5 minutes, progress up to 30 minutes (no rest)

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift Perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions each.

Double-Leg Squat Perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions each.

Prone Hip Extension Perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions each.

Sidelying Hip Adduction Lie on your operated side and bend your noninvolved (top) knee. With your operated leg held straight, slowly raise your leg toward… Read More »Sidelying Hip Adduction

Sidelying Hip Abduction Lie on your uninjured side and bend your noninvolved (bottom) knee. With your surgically repaired knee held straight, slowly raise your leg… Read More »Sidelying Hip Abduction

Seated Hip Flexion Perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions each.

Heel Slide Knee Flexion AAROM Lie on your back with your knee brace removed. Slowly bend your knee, sliding your foot along the surface of… Read More »Heel Slide Knee Flexion AAROM

Straight-Leg Raise Lie on your back with your knee straight. Bend your other knee so that you can put your foot flat on the bed.… Read More »Straight-Leg Raise

Prone Hang Lie on your stomach with both legs straight. Slowly push yourself toward the foot on your bed until your legs are hanging over… Read More »Prone Hang