Drop Landing
Exercise Overview
Drop Landing is a neuromuscular training exercise that teaches proper landing mechanics after a small drop. It is commonly used to improve lower-extremity alignment, shock absorption, and dynamic control, especially during return-to-sport rehabilitation.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsHamstringsGluteus maximusGluteus mediusGastrocnemiusSoleusTibialis anteriorCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitationPatellofemoral pain syndromeKnee valgus movement dysfunctionLower-extremity neuromuscular control deficitsReturn-to-sport training after knee injuryAnkle instability
