Unilateral Work

Most clients are strong on two legs, but fall apart when asked to do single leg movements.

Chris spent a good amount of time working on getting his injured leg to be as strong as his healthy leg.

Quad, Glute & Hamstring Strengthening

Upon initial testing, Chris needed work in getting his quads, glutes and hamstrings stronger.

This helped me squat without pain and get back to the court with improved confidence.

Plyometrics

Most people are surprised when they see plyos as part of a rehab plan.

Chris started doing these 3 weeks into working together and never looked back.

Isometrics

Isometrics are the easiest way to start rehabbing a major injury like a meniscus tear.

Chris found a few that he liked and used them to get his pain under control.

A meniscus tear can keep you inactive for 6+ months.

After tearing his meniscus, my client Chris reached out for help.

He didn’t have six months to be better.

Was it possible for Chris to heal his knee before his season started?

Here is everything he did to get back on the court:

For 99% of adults, the gym is a means to an end.

Your rehab and training need to push you towards your end goals:

Eliminating knee pain.
Hitting the golf ball farther.
Running a faster half marathon.

Make every second in the gym count towards something meaningful TO YOU.

Top 3 trigger of rotator cuff related pain:

Sleeping on the injured side.

Hard to get good sleep when your shoulder is on fire.

Rehab will fix this, so you can start sleeping like a baby.

"I've tried everything to heal my shoulder."

Man, I feel you when on that.

It probably feels like there is no hope for you.

But I promise you....there is a solution to your problem.

Keep digging.

How To Treat Rotator Cuff Pain

Therabands? No.
Rest and Ice? No.
Cortisone? No.

Progressive strength training?

Bingo.

"My back pain will never go away."

Never is a long time, man.

I know your feelings are real and your symptoms are a nightmare.

But let's get you moving and see if you feel better.

"But my doctor said I have shoulder impingement and need surgery ASAP!?!"

Slow down brother.

Let's start with a little exercise.

You might be surprised how far we get.

If you are sick and tired of shoulder pain and your current rehab program isn't doing the job, you might want to switch things up and start attacking the rotator cuff muscles.

You might just be surprised how good your shoulder starts to feel.

"I don't want surgery."

Great news...you don't have to get surgery for a meniscus tear.

In fact, there is a good chance you get a better outcome with rehab than surgery.

So let's start with rehab and see what happens.