My Favorite Beginner Exercises for Knee Pain
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In today's video we go over My Favorite Beginner Exercises for Knee Pain. Tired of knee pain limiting your patients' goals? Discover the best beginner exercises to target knee pain and improve outcomes.
Join me as I dive into my favorite beginner exercises for knee pain. Learn how to effectively treat non-operative conditions like patellofemoral pain, quadriceps tendinopathy, and IT band syndrome. Discover the best exercises for post-operative patients, including meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction.
Key takeaways:
- Individualized exercise selection: Understand how to tailor exercises based on your patient's pain level and condition.
- Proper dosing: Learn the importance of gradually increasing exercise intensity to avoid setbacks.
- Effective beginner exercises: Discover my go-to exercises for strengthening the quadriceps, hip, and surrounding muscles.
- Beyond the knee: Explore the benefits of training the lower leg, foot, and ankle for optimal knee function.
Watch now to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to help your patients achieve lasting knee pain relief.
Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:00 - Exercise Basics
- 1:45 - Table Exercises
- 2:12 - Quad Set
- 4:21 - Long Arc Quad
- 6:43 - Isometrics
- 8:48 - Knee Extension Isometrics
- 9:56 - Isometric Terminal Knee Extension
- 11:44 - Isotonics
- 12:34 - Terminal Knee Extension
- 14:03 - Single Leg Exercises
- 16:54 - Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR)
- 17:37 - Conclusion
Such a novice of knee pain,
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- What Physical Therapists Need to Know [Patellofemoral Pain]
- Patellofemoral Pain - Evidence Based Treatments [Physio Guide]
- My Favorite Single Leg Exercise Modifications for Knee Pain [Lunges, Step-ups, Single Leg Squats]
- Great Quad Exercises for Painful Knees
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Dan Pope DPT, OCS, CSCS
References:
- Rio E, Kidgell D, Purdam C, Gaida J, Moseley GL, Pearce AJ, Cook J. Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Oct;49(19):1277-83. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-094386. Epub 2015 May 15. PMID: 25979840.