Knee Injuries Recovery Principles

This program is a complete step by step guide to help your client/patient recover from knee injuries, including full ACL tear.

The exercise program designed to restore proper biomechanics at the knee joint, which includes the entire chain- the hip, knee and the ankle linked to the core.

You will learn how to guide your client to take the load bearing pressure off the knee, stabilise the hips and restore proper gait.

Outside exercise program, the course includes

1. Suitability assessment is a part of the workshop - postural and mobility assessment plus willingness to do the work

2. Variety of complementary treatments and releases that can be offered by health care providers

The exercise program consists of the following stages:

Stage I • Non Load Bearing Activation Drills - knee, hip and ankle mobility drills , sitting or lying down to activate/reinforce VMO/Core line and breathwork • Balancing anchor points, pelvis stabilisation • Switching off excessive lateral and back line engagement (including releases)

Stage 2 • Introducing Bilateral Load Bearing – approx. 6 months • Strength training - our modified body weight exercises (supported or unsupported) specifically target VMO/core/pelvic floor, ankles and diaphragm and link them so they can work together. • Continuing with mobility drills • Bicycle - specific instructions provided to maintain VMO/ Iliacus and core engagement Stage

3 • Unilateral • Pivoting • Plyometric