Vertical Tibia Cueing

Hip-dominant exercises such as deadlifts can help early knee rehabilitation by recruiting muscles that control anterior tibial translation. Vertical tibia cueing during squats differs from intentionally selecting hip-dominant exercises in early rehabilitation. Forcing a vertical tibia in a squat may push the load forward of the mid-foot and provoke back-extension compensation. Vertical tibia cueing is commonly used to reduce anterior shear forces at the knee. A vertical tibia strategy has legitimate uses after ACL injury or surgery and in early rehabilitation.