Inspiration for these posts comes from the questions we receive from clients, those of you on our email list, and the social media support groups we help out with (Facebook and Reddit). These are excellent communities and we highly recommend getting involved during your recovery process. This week an athlete posted the following on the…
The isometric wall squat is a staple of the Accelerate ACL program. When this exercise is performed correctly, it provides a host of benefits for athletes before and after ACL surgery. The exercise can be used for the following: Building strength in the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and other supporting muscles of the hips Gradually exposing…
Last week, we caught up with a number of pro athletes in the Exos training facility just outside of Dallas. I noticed that one of the athletes had been instructed to do “quad sets,” but was having a difficult time activating the quad, due to a few common compensation patterns that set in after knee…
After an ACL injury or surgery, most athletes have two primary goals: I want to get back on the field as soon as possible I want to ensure this never happens again One of the most significant obstacles in achieving those goals is rebuilding the quadriceps muscle on the affected knee. Immediately after the ACL…