Lateral Skaters - plyometric and return to sport exercise
Exercise Overview
Lateral skaters are a plyometric exercise that trains side-to-side hopping, single-leg landing control, and lower-limb power. They are commonly used in advanced rehabilitation and return-to-sport programs to improve dynamic knee stability and cutting mechanics.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus maximusQuadricepsHamstringsGastrocnemiusSoleusHip adductorsCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitationPatellofemoral pain syndromeMeniscus injury rehabilitationLateral ankle sprain rehabilitationReturn to sport after lower extremity injuryDynamic knee valgus control deficits