02 Aug Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Exercises

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Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - what is it and do you have it? 1:09 Do this exercise to help! 2:41 Patellar tendinopathy - how do we get it? 3:13 Did someone say Spanish Squat? 04:45 Let's talk meniscus injuries 05:48 Try this self-assessment! 06:34 Work on rotational control with...

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03 Jul Flat Feet Explained: Tips for Pain Relief

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Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 What it means when you have a flat foot! 00:40 Do flat feet lead to pain and injury? 2:09 Do you know what position your foot rests in? Find out! 4:22 Do this exercise! 5:02 Short Foot exercise and why it's important 6:50 What about foot orthotics? 9:24 Let's...

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26 Jun Single Leg Short Foot – Dynamic, Band

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HOW: Anchor a band low to the ground. Pull the band away from the anchor to tension it before placing it under the fat pad of your big toe. Lift one leg up into a march, maintaining your upright position. Next, extend your leg...

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24 Jun Side Step – Band, On Ankles

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HOW: Place a band around your ankles, slightly bend your knees, and hinge through your hips - this is the position you will be in throughout the exercise. Start with your feet hip width apart and step to the side. The trailing leg will...

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24 Jun Isometric Knee to Post Split Squat

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HOW: Grab a cushioned pad. Set up at a wall or post. Take a split stance position as far as you can from the wall while still keeping your front foot flat on the floor. Push your knee into the cushioned pad. Sink down into...

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24 Jun Heel Raise – Half Kneeling to Step Up

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HOW: Grab a bench or any elevated surface. Taking two steps away from the bench, set up in a half-kneeling position facing the bench. Transfer most of your weight to the front leg, getting the shin forward over the toes.  Push through the front...

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24 Jun Heel Raise – Bias

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HOW: Start facing a wall with your hands on the wall for finger-tip support. Shift to one side to bias one leg - this is your starting position. Lift both heels off the ground at the same time while you maintain your weight shift...

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24 Jun Kickstand Deadlift – Overcoming Isometric, Kettlebell

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HOW: Grab a kettlebell or weight that is heavy enough that it is difficult to move. Set up in a kickstand position with the kettlebell to the inside of the front leg. Hinging the hips back, reach with your opposite side arm encouraging rotation of...

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24 Jun Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat – Isometric

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HOW: Grab a bench or any elevated surface. Taking two steps away from the bench, set up in a split stance position facing away from the bench. Elevate the rear leg foot onto the bench, getting the contact point where the ankle hinges. Keeping the...

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22 Jun Single Leg Squat Catch – Wall, Medicine Ball

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HOW: Grab a foam roller and a medicine ball. Set up facing away from the wall with the foam roller placed at the glutes. Take a single leg stance position and with the medicine ball at shoulder height, drop the ball and catch it in...

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