While extension is very important when rehabbing an ACL, knee flexion is also important. Use this easy flexion stretch with a towel to distract the knee joint to help with mobility.

The medial collateral ligament is commonly sprained in sports. Keeping the knee from losing mobility is critical in the healing process. Try this simple range of motion exercise to help improve mobility.

After knee surgery, especially the ACL, many patients lose their extension. If this extension is not gained quickly it can
impede the healing process. Try this stretch to improve your extension.

2 mile jog 8:30 mile pace 5 min rest

(4) 400 yds run 1:15-1:45 pace 3 min rest between each 400 yds

1 mile run 7-8 min pace 5 min rest

1 mile jog 9 min mile

This is a good intermediate level program for interval training for triathlons. Distance is important, but incorporating interval training will help to improve your distance with out the pounding on the body.

Following most knee surgeries the quadriceps (thigh) muscle loses muscle mass in a matter of days. The stronger you are prior to surgery, the stronger you will be after surgery. This simple straight leg exercise can be done pre and post-operatively.

The Frozen shoulder is a very painful and long process. Trying to gently improve mobility can help reduce pain and increase range of motion.

5 Minutes Warm up: Start with slow pace gradually increasing each minute
2 Minutes moderate: Increase speed higher to moderate pace
5 Minutes Increase: Increase speed every 30 seconds
2 Minute Jog: jog moderate base
2 Minutes Increase:increase speed higher every 30 seconds
1 Minutes sprint: Increase speed to running at slightly uncomfortable pace
2 Minutes decrease: Decrease speed every 30 seconds
1 Minute Sprint: Increase incline to 1-3% and raise speed to slightly uncomfortable pace
2 Minutes decrease: Decrease speed every 30 seconds
1 Minutes Sprint: Full sprint with 1-3% incline
2 Minutes jog: jog moderate pace
5 minutes: Cool down from moderate pace to slow then walk
Total Workout Time: 30 minutes

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This advanced exercise is an excellent way to develop core stability, upper body power and strength!

Most athletes have lateral hip weakness. This advanced exercise is an excellent way to increase lateral hip strength as well as core stability and shoulder stability