Question: I am recovering from knee surgery and have been released from doctor’s care to begin exercising on my own again. Using the PT exercises as a beginning point, how can I incorporate regular training back into my routine? Answer: Obviously, use the exercises from your physical therapist to continue strengthening and restoring the range […]
Training While Protecting Existing Injury
Question: I was a collegiate athlete and sustained injuries during that time which now inhibit my ability to train heavy. I train three days a week alternating upper and lower body. I do cardio on the treadmill four times a week. With that I have lost weight but would like to drop another fifteen pounds. […]
How to Prevent Knee Injuries for Runners
Question: I do a lot of running and read that weight training is beneficial in helping to prevent knee injuries. What would be the best exercises for me to do? Answer: To assist in the prevention of knee injuries you need to follow a program that is Hamstring Dominant. By making hamstring exercises the focus […]
Recovering and Preventing ACL Injuries
Question: My daughter has torn her ACL and will soon complete her rehab. Are there exercises that are beneficial and may make her knee stronger so she does not have a repeat injury? Answer: The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise in the May 2014 issue recognized that neuromuscular exercises were effective in reducing ACL […]