The incidence of female to male ACL injury is 3.5 times greater in Basketball and 8 times greater overall in high school sports, including Soccer, LAX and Volleyball.
This is why Next Play Performance has decided to offer an ACL Prevention Program for young female athletes held at our strength training gym location at the back of the building. Our in-house Physical Therapist, Dr Mike Blanco, will run this vital strength and awareness training program.
Dr Mike Blanco of Rival Physical Therapy is an ACL Specialist who has over 3 years experience treating and preventing ACL injuries as a Physical Therapist and 9 years total with a background in exercise science.
4 Focused Modules will be offered on a rotating basis throughout the
ACL Prevention Program
Module 1 | ACL Prevention Strength Exercises
Module 2 | ACL Prevention Mobility & Stretching
Module 3 | ACL Prevention Drills
Module 4 | ACL Prevention (sport specific) Warmups & Cooldowns
It is recommended to attend sessions for 4 weeks in a row for a maximum benefit to learn all that the program has to offer.
Time: 4:00pm
Duration: 1 hr
Grades: 8-12 | Girls Only
Strength Level: Beginner through Advanced
ACL Prevention Package | 4 Sessions for 8 Weeks: $200*
What to Expect
Module1: ACL Prevention Strength Exercises
Specificity of movement and how all reps should be done SLOW and CONTROLLED
Bodyweight isometrics of the hips, knees, ankles, progress to loaded eccentric movements
Module2: ACL Prevention Mobility & Stretching
Learn a new style of stretching through active loading
Module3: ACL Prevention Drills
Landing Drills
Deceleration Drills
Jumping Drills
Module4: ACL Prevention (sport specific) Warmups & Cooldowns
Recap of all the past 3 weeks
Strength warmups
Functional mobility
Dynamic drills to be able to have a bulletproof routine prior to practices and games
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Please reach out to Cam directly with any questions by texting 516-492-8915.
ACL Prevention Package | 4 Sessions for 8 Weeks Details:
* This is a special program that’s hosted by Dr. Mike Blanco at Next Play Performance. The program will be offered at 4pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This purchase entitles the participant to attend 4 sessions of their choice within the 8 week time frame after their purchase. It is recommended to attend sessions for 4 weeks in a row for a maximum benefit to learn all that the program has to offer. To continue participating in the program after 4 attended sessions, please purchase a new package.
About Dr Mike
Dr. Mike Blanco, PT, DPT is the owner and founder of Rival Physical Therapy, a premier sports-specific clinic based in Wyckoff, New Jersey. With a strong passion for helping athletes return to peak performance, Mike specializes in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation, blending cutting-edge science with individualized, one-on-one care. A former athlete himself, Mike understands the physical and mental demands of sport. His evidence-based approach is designed to not only guide athletes safely back to play but to empower them to return stronger than ever. He has worked with athletes across all levels—from youth to elite—particularly those in high-demand sports like soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and football. At Rival Physical Therapy, Mike has cultivated a performance-focused environment that emphasizes movement quality, strength, and resilience. Whether you're recovering from an ACL reconstruction or looking to bulletproof your knees before your season starts, Mike brings unmatched expertise, energy, and commitment to every session. Visit Rival Phyisical Therapy
