1Jump Squat
- Stand with the feet slightly wider than the feet.
- Lower down into a squat position and as you rise, press through the toes to shoot off the ground.
- Bring the chest forward as you extend the legs.
- Control the landing by allowing the knees to bend whilst maintaining a strong squat technique.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
2Alternating Lateral Box Jumps
- Stand side-on to the box with your feet hip-width apart, knees softly bent.
- Shift your weight onto the inside leg closest to the box.
- Push off this leg, swinging your arms to help drive you laterally up onto the box, landing softly on the opposite leg.
- Absorb the landing by flexing your hip, knee, and ankle, maintaining an upright trunk.
- Immediately push off the leg on the box to jump back down to the opposite side, again landing softly on the alternate leg.
- Continue alternating legs with controlled, powerful jumps side to side.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
3Alternating Lateral Box Jumps
- Stand side-on to the box with your feet hip-width apart, knees softly bent.
- Shift your weight onto the inside leg closest to the box.
- Push off this leg, swinging your arms to help drive you laterally up onto the box, landing softly on the opposite leg.
- Absorb the landing by flexing your hip, knee, and ankle, maintaining an upright trunk.
- Immediately push off the leg on the box to jump back down to the opposite side, again landing softly on the alternate leg.
- Continue alternating legs with controlled, powerful jumps side to side.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.