The final stage of ACL rehab for an athlete should mimic the demands of the sport they play. This reduces risk for re-injury and improves performance when they do return to their sport. This video shows what a “return to play” session looks like.
Here, Alex is taking an athlete through a soccer performance training session during late stage post-op ankle rehabilitation. Performing sport specific exercises is crucial for returning to play in order to prepare the athlete for what he or she will experience on the game field.
