REAL INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEMS
Our virtual systems designed for both coaches and athletes to improve performance while reducing the risk of injury
Non-contact ACL and other knee injuries can be reduced by approximately 50% to 70% with a proper prevention program.
Arundale, A. J., Bizzini, M., Dix, C., Giordano, A., Kelly, R., Logerstedt, D. S., ... & Beattie, P. (2023). Exercise-Based Knee and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 53(1), CPG1-CPG34.
RIPS: Knee and ACL
A substantial amount of evidence favors specific exercise-based training programs to help reduce the risk of sustaining non-contact knee sprains and ACL tears. RIPS: Knee and ACL implements dynamic warm ups, sport specific strength training, plyometrics, and movement coordination drills to help reduce the risk of non-contact knee injuries and improve athletic performance.
This program can be implemented at the individual level as well as help train coaches to then perform with sports teams. This program is designed for all athletes between the ages of 13 and 25. RIPS: Knee and ACL includes variants for court-based sports as well as on-field sports.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Time
- Each session is integrated as a dynamic warm up for efficiency
- Each session takes 15 to 20 minutes
- Effective dose: 60 minutes per week
Flexibility
- Can be implemented with both indoor and outdoor sports
- Can be completed any time in your sports season
-Program can be adjusted for game days
Equipment and Space Needed
- Outdoor field / turf requires 12 cones
- Indoor can use standard basketball / volleyball court lines
- Effective space: 50 ft. by 20 ft. for both indoor or outdoor sports
Cost
- One time purchase of $ 200
- Includes complete program with lifetime access to videos featuring background information, proper movement performance, and progressions.
- Includes PDF download of program that can be used in real time
Who could benefit
- Designed for all athletes ages 15 to 25
- Females tend to be at greater risk for non-contact ACL tear
- Especially beneficial in moderate contact sports including: soccer, basketball, volleyball, la crosse
Evidence Based
- Includes cited evidence and explanation of how to best perform the program
- Designed and implemented by sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, and certified strength and conditioning coaches
FOUNDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM
Dynamic Warm Ups: sport specific movements designed to help prime the body and nervous system for competition
Strength Training: builds resiliency to help athletes meet the demands of their sport
Plyometrics and Movement Coordination: Dynamic exercises that facilitate optimal movements and form to prompt better dynamic joint control and stability
Disclaimer: This program is intended for educational purposes only and does not serve as medical advice. Anyone administering or participating in this program does so voluntarily. Vitus Movement LLC and Jared Buntin PT, DPT, ATC will not be held liable under any circumstances for any injuries that may result during or after this program. While this program is intended to reduce the risk of potential non-contact injury with athletics, the is no guarantee of being injury free. All participants understand and accept full responsibility for potential risks of this program. This program belongs to Vitus Movement LLC. All aspects of this program are based off current research which has been properly cited. Any usage or distribution of this program without written or verbal consent of Vitus Movement LLC is unlawful and legal action can be taken.