Jump Landing

In this video I am demonstrating how to practice landing mechanics for jumping. This is great for increasing shock absorption with jumping to help with pain or leakage. Instructions: 1) Stand with your feet in a neutral stance. Find a long spine, neutral posture. 2) Engage your lower abdominals and perform a kegel (if instructed to do so). Keeping the abdominals and pelvic floor engaged, perform a small jump using your arms for momentum. 3) Land in a mini squat position trying to make the feet land as softly as possible with minimal sound (shock absorb through the feet/ankles and knees bending). 4) Keep hopping for the repetitions you have been prescribed. Stop anytime you feel pain or pelvic floor heaviness or leakage. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. Tips: -You should not have any leakage or pain at all during this exercise. If you do reach out to your physical therapist for modifications or specific instructions. -The goal is to land as soft as possible using your knees, ankles, and hips bending. Your feet should contact the floor very quietly; if you have a loud landing you are not properly shock absorbing. -Focus on keeping the core engaged throughout the exercise as well as the long spine posture. -Make sure your knees stay centered over your toes when landing (DO NOT let them cave in towards each other). -To make this harder, jump from one foot to the other or perform single leg hops. -To make this easier, do not jump but rather raise up on your toes and then quickly land in a mini squat as if you were landing from a jump. DISCLAIMER: This video is not to be used as medical advice or a treatment plan, and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This video should not be used to self diagnose or self treat any medical or physical condition. Consult with your healthcare professional before attempting any exercise program. If any exercise promotes pain, refrain from performing that exercise and seek professional medical attention