Single-Leg Hop Progression

Rebuilds power and confidence hopping on the surgical leg.

Single-Leg Hop Progression exercise illustration

What it helps

Rebuilds power and confidence hopping on one leg — a key test that the leg can take impact on its own.

How to do it

  1. Begin with small, controlled hops on the surgical leg.
  2. Progress distance and add directions as control improves.

Tips

  • Favor soft, controlled landings; only progress once cleared.

Commonly done as cleared.

Where this appears in recovery

Single-Leg Hop Progression is part of 9 recovery programs, most often at the long-term recovery (months 6–12), return to impact (months 6–12) and advance (months 3–6) stages, among others. 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.