New additions to The Rehab Lab Database
The Rehab Lab regularly updates our exercise database. These updates are taken from a large list of exercises, information sheets and programmes compiled by The Rehab Lab from both current research and suggestions from subscribers. Exercises suggested by subscribers are placed at the front of the queue for the next update.
Below is a list of the exercises that have been included in The Rehab Lab's latest update. These exercises have been added to the exercise database and are ready to use now. To use these exercises in your next rehab programme, log on to The Rehab Lab now and search for the exercises using the title or keywords.
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POGOS: DOUBLE-LEG
Stand tall with your feet a hip-width apart. Quickly bounce up and down on the balls of your feet. Concentrate on keeping your ankles 'stiff' and springy during the exercise so your heels do not touch the ground.
Pogos are an excellent exercise for reintroducing loading back into the ankle complex and tendons following injury. This plyometric exercise is great for runners as it helps to improve ankle stiffness and strengthen the calf. Becoming proficient at this exercise can help improve running speed as it improves responsiveness off the ground which can, in turn, reduce ground-contact times per stride.
As with any plyometric exercise, pogos should be progressed carefully to avoid overloading tendons. This can be done by reducing the number of repetitions or reducing body-weight via bands (or supporting your body-weight by holding onto a handrail or squat rack). To find a regression of this exercise on The Rehab Lab, search for BAND-ASSISTED HOPS.
To prescribe this exercise now, log into The Rehab Lab and keyword search: pogos: double-leg