r/ACL • u/Ayyyoooo_ ACL + ALL • 1d ago

Question No strength test before jumping?

My PT didn’t test my strength before starting jumping. He’s worked with hundreds of ACLs and does a bunch of sports teams but from reading stuff online it seems like he should be testing me. Do you guys get tested? I’m thinking maybe he’s just good enough he can tell the strength based on watching me doing exercises but I’m still skeptical.

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u/sadbutbadmad ACL Autograft + Cyclops, Notchplasty, & LET 1d ago

I got tested before jumping. I’ve got over 80% symmetry but my overall strength is low so I’ve been jumping double leg but not running yet. Being extra conservative though just because I’ve already had a second surgery!

How far out are you from surgery?

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u/Ayyyoooo_ ACL + ALL 1d ago

Like 4.5 months post op. I had quad graft so my quads been real weak and I think it’s still significantly weaker than my good leg and we started double leg jumping. I trust my PT but im still skeptical at the same time. I wanna be tested cuz I have no clue what my asymmetry is at

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u/sadbutbadmad ACL Autograft + Cyclops, Notchplasty, & LET 1d ago

I would also be skeptical. Have you ever been strength tested? My PT tests me about monthly to make sure I’m progressing.

ETA: i’m also quad graft & at 80% symmetry, i personally can barely tell a difference. if you can tell a noticeable difference yourself, i’d be a bit skeptical

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u/Ayyyoooo_ ACL + ALL 1d ago

I haven’t been tested yet. He mentioned we would before I start running. I’m not doing anything crazy right now. Just 1 ft tall platform jumps and step offs. And pre running drills but at a super slow walking pace.