The following 6 exercises can be implemented into your own soccer training sessions, for example during the warm-up, or before and between sets of your main strength exercises in the gym. The aim is to build a robust and resilient knee to reduce your risk of non-contact ACL injury (or any non-contact knee injury for that matter!). The big focus is on the movement quality of the landing, specifically the link between the trunk, hip, knee and ankle. Perform 2-3 sets of 4-8 repetitions and aim to stick/hold the landings for about two to three seconds. Don’t get left behind this soccer season and miss out because your knee was not prepared for the rigours of a soccer match.
1. Forward Hop (single leg):
Want to learn more about how we can help you stay injury free this season? At MTP Health we take you through a full comprehensive ACL screening that is specific to soccer performance. This includes aforementioned tests shown in Part 2 plus many more. Following the assessment, we will provide a structured and individualised training program for you to have the best chance minimising your risk of non-contact ACL injury and optimising your on-field performance.
COACHES: Always remember that the athlete’s best ability is their availability.
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