How To Improve Leg Strength | ACL Tear Rehab | BFR Bands

This patient is rehabbing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear from six weeks ago. There is already a noticeable difference in her leg strength; she performed single-leg (SL) squats on a 20-inch box for her right leg, and because of pain and weakness, she performed SL squats on a 24-inch box.

She is wearing blood flow restriction (BFR) bands and performing low-load, high-repetition exercises to minimize the load on her tibiofemoral (knee) joint while creating an anabolic environment to facilitate tissue repair. In the upcoming weeks, her strength will improve and her pain will decrease, allowing for an improved ability to squat, lunge, and walk.

As always — train both legs!

Effective and efficient rehab is criterion-based, not time-based.

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Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. STOP exercising if you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness/dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath.

Performing these exercises should not cause pain. If you experience pain while exercising, decrease the speed of your movement. If the pain persists - STOP. Mild soreness after exercising may be experienced after beginning a new exercise.