text: Chapter 12
  12-30. Group reconditioning meets scheduling challenges and helps Soldiers avoid re-injury.
  Reconditioning that has to be performed in groups due to limitations in personnel or facility support can be
  delivered by profile category (see paragraphs 12-33 through 12-37). Schedules for group reconditioning are
  designed to control the risk of re-injury. Weeks A and B are intended to alternate throughout a Soldier’s
  reconditioning until he or she returns to the unit’s physical training program (see table 12-1, table 12-3 on
  page 12-7, and table 12-5 on page 12-8).
  12-31. Modified exercises are described in discussions of Preparation Drill, Recovery Drill, Conditioning
  Drill 1, and to a lesser extent for the drills that incorporate strength training equipment. Not every possible
  modification can be illustrated for every injury across every exercise.
  Note. The overarching principle for exercise modifications is that the injured Soldier should
  continually attempt to perform as close to the standard as possible.
  This means Soldiers will perform the largest range of motion and lift the maximum amount of weight
  possible, as well as perform as close to the correct number of repetitions and cadence as possible, without
  hurting themselves. When a Soldier is profile-restricted from doing an exercise, the Soldier selects another
  exercise with similar cadence and, in collective situations, performed along with the rest of the unit. This
  approach maintains cohesion with other Soldiers, reduces the likelihood that the injured Soldier will be
  stigmatized, and increases the likelihood of the Soldier returning to the unit’s standard.
  Category 1: Severe Profile Restrictions
  12-32. Entry into Category 1 is directed by the healthcare provider during the Soldier’s initial visit. The
  Soldier’s program is a gym-based program that includes a mix of specific rehabilitation exercises and clinic
  visits. The Category 1 profile involves any body part affected by a recent severe injury such as fracture, acute
  or severe sprains or strains, disc herniation, or recent surgeries (see table 12-1). A Category 1 Soldier may
  be—
  * Using crutches, braces or a sling.
  * Unable to tolerate impact.
  * Able to use non-impact ETMs.
  * Able to use STMs.
  * Able to perform modified Recovery Drill and PMCS.
  Table 12-1. Category 1 severe reconditioning schedule template
  Week A
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  Stability Drill Stability Drill Stability Drill Stability Drill Stability Drill
  ETM STM ETM STM ETM
  Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
  RD Mod PMCS RD Mod PMCS RD Mod
  Week B
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  PD Mod PD Mod PD Mod PD Mod PD Mod
  Trunk STM Pool Walk ETM legs STM arms ETM arms
  Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Pool Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
  PMCS RD Mod PMCS RD Mod PMCS
  Rehabilitation exercises are specified by a medical provider.
  ETM endurance training machine PMCS preventive maintenance checks and services
  Mod modified RD recovery drill
  PD preparation drill STM strength training machine