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Why You SHOULD Do Leg Extensions After ACL Reconstruction

E3 Rehab

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An explanation of why open kinetic chain leg extensions are safe and beneficial immediately following ACL reconstruction surgery.

💪 Get our Knee Resilience program here: e3rehab.com/programs/resilience/knee-resilience/ Have you had an ACL Reconstruction? In this video, I explain why you should be doing leg extensions immediately after surgery, why leg extensions are safe despite popular belief, and provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to perform and program them. 10% Off The Better Band: e3rehab.com/affiliates/better-band/ 💪 PROGRAMS: e3rehab.com/programs/ 📩 MAILING LIST (exclusive deals, offers, and information): e3rehab.com/newsletter/ 🏆 COACHING: e3rehab.com/coaching/ 📝 ARTICLES: e3rehab.com/articles/ 👕 APPAREL: e3rehab.com/clothing/ 🎧 PODCAST: open.spotify.com/show/5ZbaI145Bk94Guq7olMJIA AFFILIATES: 👟 Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab 📓 MASS (Monthly Research Review): bit.ly/E3MASS 📚 CSMi: humacnorm.com/e3rehab 🏋️ GYM EQUIPMENT: e3rehab.com/affiliates/ Follow Us: YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@e3rehab?sub_confirmation=1 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/e3rehab TWITTER: twitter.com/E3Rehab FACEBOOK: facebook.com/e3rehab TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@e3rehab Intro Why You Should Be Doing Leg Extensions After ACL Reconstruction Why Leg Extensions Are Safe After ACL Reconstruction How To Implement Leg Extensions After ACL Reconstruction Practical Application of Leg Extensions After ACL Reconstruction Summary ---- Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but is intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

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u/hunter_531Clinician communityin r/physicaltherapy • Recommends

…ince the moment arm from your knees to the barbell is short near the top of the squat, there will be little load on the knee at 15-30° of bend even if you’re squatting heavy. For best quad (and glute) growth and strength, squat as deep as you comfortably can. **· Open kinetic chain exercises (leg extensions) are dangerous if you’ve had a tear** [video – video summary on leg extensions from E3 Rehab, discusses the papers I reference here This myth is one of the biggest misconceptions limiting recovery for ACLs, and you may encounter a surgeon like mine who tells you it’s dangerous for your knee or will loosen your graft and that you should opt for something “functional” like a squat. Fir…
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u/hunter_531Clinician communityin r/physicaltherapy • Recommends

Complete ACL Rupture: How I Safely Returned to Skiing and Bouldering Pain-Free in Two Months Without Surgery and How US Healthcare May Be Failing You (2/2) **·** **Helpful Resources** 1. [\*\* Please watch and share! ACL tears can heal without surgery: The game has changed \*\* - Dr. Kieran Richardson] 2. Why You SHOULD Do Leg Extensions After ACL Reconstruction – E3 Rehab 3. ACL Surgery – No Longer Kneeded? – Dr. Kieran Richardson 4. Non Operative Ep.4: Dr Kieran Richardson on why more people should considering non-operative ACL options 5. Dr Stephanie Filbay: most ACL patients are not receiving accurate advice 6. ACL myth busting with Dr Filbay 7. #122 | Do You Need Surgery After an A…
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