Table 1B.
Antigravity Treadmill Training Progressions for Sample Injury Cases: Distal Medial Tibial Stress Reaction (Initiated 4 Weeks After Diagnosis)
| Week | Sessions |
Speed |
Percent |
RT Bouts in 30-min Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (mph) | Body Weight | (min) | ||
| 1 | 2 | 5-7 | 50 | 1 min 4-5 times |
| 2 | 2-3 | 5-7 | 60 | 1-2 min 5 times |
| 3 | 2-3 | 5-7 | 70 | 1-3 min 5 times |
| 4 | 2-3 | 5-8 | 80 | 2-3 min 5 times |
| 5 | 3 | 5-8 | 90 | 3-4 min 5 times |
| 6 | 3 | 5-8 | 100 | 4-5 min 5 times |
| 7 | Begin ground running |
Note: For both protocols, running should be at a comfortable pace, and not be done on back-to-back days, and running should not increase pain during the run or out to 24 hours post-run. If pain occurs, reduce running bout times and speed and increase body weight support. RT, running time.