Down Stairs

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Arm Stretch
• Arm Strength
• Core Stretch
• Core Strength
• Leg Stretch
• Leg Strength
  • Wall Sits
  • Up Stairs
  • Down Stairs
  • Heel Taps
  • Heel Raises

Use stairs with a railing in case of excessive fatigue. For exercise purposes step down with the uninjured leg and up with the injured leg to achieve the greatest amount of resistance. This should be done facing down the stairs. Use an appropriate height that does not aggravate the joints but can challenge the musculature of the legs. Complete repetitions in sets of 10 to 15 to achieve the strength needed to traverse stair cases in the real world. Repeat 3-5 sets.

This tool was constructed using the expertise of certified athletic trainers, an orthopedic surgeon, and a certified teacher/web site designer. These professionals were selected for their abilities to interpret medical information and to instruct diverse populations.