180 degree hop exercise

The 180 degree hop shown above is a low intensity plyometric exercise that can be used as part of an ACL injury prevention program.

ACL: anterior cruciate ligament.

Courtesy of Greg Myer, PhD. Originally published in: Myer GD, Ford KR, Hewett TE. Rationale and clinical techniques for anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention among female athletes. J Athl Train 2004; 39:352. Copyright © 2004 National Athletic Trainers' Association. Reproduced with permission.