Agility Drills
Cutting, pivoting, and change-of-direction work for sport readiness.
What it helps
Rebuilds the quick cutting and change-of-direction control your body needs before returning to sport.
How to do it
- Practice controlled side-to-side and figure-eight movements.
- Build speed gradually.
Tips
- Start at submaximal effort and progress.
Commonly done as cleared.
Where this appears in recovery
Agility Drills is part of 20 recovery programs, most often at the return to sport (months 9–18), long-term recovery (months 6–12) and return to impact (months 6–12) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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- Hip Arthroscopy with FAI Decompression exercise guide
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- …and 8 more
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.