Plyometric Progression

Gradual hopping and jumping work to rebuild power and spring.

Plyometric Progression exercise illustration

What it helps

Gradual hopping and jumping that rebuilds power and spring — and trains your legs to absorb landing forces safely.

How to do it

  1. Begin with small, two-foot hops.
  2. Progress toward single-leg and directional hops as able.

Tips

  • Favor quality and control over height or speed.

Commonly done as cleared.

Where this appears in recovery

Plyometric Progression is part of 7 recovery programs, typically at the long-term recovery (months 6–12) and return to impact (months 6–12) stages. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:

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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.