The Knees Over Toes philosophy doesn’t work for everybody.
Here are 8 swaps you can make to see better results:
🧵
Reverse Walking Treadmill > Retlouping
Mar 7, 2024 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
8 exercises to dominate your knee rehab
🧵:
1. Pogos for quickness
🔹Early on, going for quickness instead of height will help your knee pain the best.
🔹4x20 reps
Mar 6, 2024 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Are you doing your exercises but still having knee pain?
There might be other factors at play causing your symptoms.
What should you do?
Here are 7 simple actions you can take to help get rid of your knee pain: 1. Walk 10k steps per day
Everyone knows the 10,000 steps per day rule of thumb.
But the average American only gets 3-4k per day.
Simple ways to add in walking:
>Take your coffee with you on a morning stroll
>Find a walking partner (spouse, neighbor, your kids)
>Take an evening walk rights after dinner to also help with digestion
Feb 19, 2024 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
Is knee pain killing your soccer season?
Kevin wanted to quit his men’s league because of how bad his knees hurt.
He reached out to me and wanted a plan that included:
-short workouts
-workouts from home
-no surgeries or injections
Here is how Kevin fixed his knee pain:
Monday Workout
🔹Goblet Squat
-hold the weight close to your chest
-go to a depth that is challenging but pain free
Feb 6, 2024 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Does your Achilles flare up after every run?
John's used to while training for his last marathon.
He was able to fix this issue without:
• Stopping his running program
• Going to the gym every day
• Taking more medications
Here is what he did to reduce his Achilles pain:
🔹Single Leg Heel Raise - Isometric
2x45 seconds
Dec 28, 2023 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Noah’s knee was preventing him from reaching his goals.
He wanted to run but couldn't because of pain.
He needed:
-Challenging, pain free exercises
-The why behind his knee pain
-No injections or pain killers
In 6 weeks, his knee stopped hurting. Here’s how:
Single Leg Pogo Jumps
3x15 each side
Nov 15, 2023 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
Surviving the brutal reality of life after meniscus surgery is no small task.
Without a precise plan in place, you will find yourself navigating a dangerous road.
Here are 4 common problems you will face (and how to solve them):
❌ Problem #1: Knee Extension ROM
Oct 31, 2023 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Does your Achilles flare up after every run?
John's used to while training for his last marathon.
He was able to fix this issue without:
• Stopping his running program
• Going to the gym every day
• Taking more medications
Here is what he did to reduce his Achilles pain:
Heel Raise - Single Leg Iso
2x45 Seconds
Oct 24, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
Did you stop running because of knee pain?
Morgan was sick and tired of watching her friends race without her.
She needed a plan that didn't involve:
- expensive surgery
- endless doctor visits
- long workouts
Here is how she got back to running:
Monday Workout
KB Swings 2x12
Oct 3, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Meniscus Tear Rehab
Phase 2 - Ascension 🏔️
🧵:
1. Isometric Spanish Squat Goblet Hold
One rep for max time (good luck)
2. Isometric Single Leg Calf Raise
4x45s (the heavier the weight, the lower the hold time)
Oct 2, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Meniscus Tear Rehab
Phase 1 - Basecamp 🏔️
🧵:
1. Iso Split Squats (you thought I would forget this one)
x3 minute hold each side
2. Iso Single Leg Bridge - Foam Roller
3x30s each leg
(hips up!)
Sep 14, 2023 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Helped a basketball player with a meniscus tear who was afraid he wouldn't be ready for the season.
No injections.
No surgery.
No 2 hour workouts.
Just a simple 6 week program.
Here is what we did (bookmark this for future reference):
Phase 1
"A" Day
Pogo Jumps 4x20
Goblet Squats 2x12
Lateral Lunge Slide Board 2x8
Single Leg Keiser Deadlift 3x6
Copenhagen Plank 2x20s
"B" Day
Iso Split Squat 2 minutes
Iso Single Leg Bridge 3x30s
Side Plank 2x20s
Standing Calf Raise Iso 2x40s
Aug 27, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Chronic Meniscus Tear Rehab
Phase 1 of 4
🧵:
🔹Split Squat Isometric // 2 minutes
-Think about pulling your font foot towards your back foot
-Find a depth that is pain free
-Most challenging exercise you will do
Aug 7, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Late Stage Meniscus Tear Rehab
(Limited to one dumbbell at home)
🧵🧵🧵:
1. Lateral Lunge // 3x6 each way
2. Goblet Squat // 2x12 with 2 second pause at bottom
Jul 24, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Acute Adductor Strain Rehab
(Phase 1)
🧵:
1. Side-lying Adductor Iso Hold
2x45 seconds
2. Standing Hip Adduction
1x50
Dec 26, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
1 in 5 high school students have a reported mental health issue.
And it’s growing.
Here are the 7 R’s to help your athletes combat anxiety and depression.
A thread 🧵 :
Number 1: Recognize
Most teens will wait YEARS to seek help. If you see an athlete struggling with mental health symptoms, help the athlete and the parents recognize this.