ACL Enhancement Program

Over the last 15 years, a wealth of research has been focused on ACL injury prevention.  Prevention programs have been shown to drastically decrease the incidence of catastrophic knee injuries as well as improve athletic performance.  Physio Pro has taken this information into account and developed the  Physio Pro ACL Performance Enhancement Program.    The Program has been adapted and tailored from the most pertinent areas of research in this area. Since 2002, we have run hundreds of recreational to professional athletes through this program.  Most of our patients return to their activities stronger, faster and more confident in their knees than athletes who simply partake in traditional training and rehabilitation regimes.

Research has demonstrated that with a specific 6 week training program athletes may increase jump height, decrease harmful landing forces at the knee, and increase muscular power. The goal of the Physio Pro ACL Performance Enhancement Program is the prevention of serious knee injuries by enhancing strength, power, and coordination.

In addition, athletes who have unfortunately sustained macrotrauma to a knee requiring surgical intervention including anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction have been shown to benefit from the program in the later stages of rehabilitation (usually 4-6 months post-op).  Most of our participants not only return to their previous level of competition, but often make gains in their strength, speed, power and vertical jump that exceed their pre-injury status.   Please consult with your physician to determine if you are a candidate for this program.

The 6 week program has three components: Dynamic warm-up, Functional Strengthening, and Plyometric Training  The program is ideally performed in the off-season or pre-season. Three Jump training sessions per week on non-consecutive days are recommended with three days of supplemental resistive and proprioceptive functional training on non-jump days.

At Physio Pro Physical Therapy, the initial evaluation consists of a joint screening, analysis of jumping technique, as well as a series of functional tests.  We will then review the program’s fundamentals to ensure proper technique and safety. All athletes will be given a training manual and DVD.  Upon completion of the program, another appointment is scheduled to re-evaluate strength, and re-measure the functional tests.  Once a post-operative athlete has completed the protocol they are put through a comprehensive return to sport test.    If the clinician, athlete and surgeon all agree that the clinical goals are met, then medical release can be considered. Our staff will then provide recommendations for sport specific drills to continue as the season begins.

Pricing for the program is at the standard self pay rate of $95 a visit. (3 visits are needed to complete the program ) or $220 for the entire program plus a DVD with instructional video on jump mechanics and the programs progressions throughout the six weeks.

Please contact our office for more information.  Below is a sample from our DVD.