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. 2018 Apr;13(2):293–305.

Table 6.

Example of Muscular Strength Phase Interventions Weeks 15-21

Exercise (Focus of exercise) Repetitions / Sets Work : Rest
a. Single leg squat to target (Quads) 30-120 sec ea / 3-5 sets 1:2-3 after complete round
a. Front squats with DB/KB (Quads) 6-8 reps / 3-5 sets 70-80%
b. Weighted reverse lunges (Quads) 6-8 reps ea / 3-5 sets 60-80% 1:2-3 after complete round
b. Nordic HS curl (Hamstrings) 8-15 reps / 3-5 sets
c. SL Skaters 3 way (Glutes) 30-120 sec ea / 3-5 sets 1:2-3 after complete round
c. B shuttle jumps (Quads) 30 -120 sec / 3-5 sets
Dynamic warm up (progress in intensity): High knees, butt kickers, A-skip, fwd/bwd lunge, Open/close gate, lateral shuffle, Over/under sideways, back pedal, sprint progression, ladders

DB = dumbbell. KB = kettlebell. HS = hamstrings. SL = single leg. B = bilateral.

The above mentioned interventions are appropriate during Phase III of rehabilitation and can be used and should serve as a guideline for clinicians between the 15th and 21st weeks of rehabilitation if determined appropriate by the clinician.