knee
How to Run Forever
I often get this question: "Doc, does running hurt my knee?" The answer is no. Injury hurts your knee. If you have healthy knees, you can run forever. If you [...]
Top 3 Exercises to Relieve and Prevent Knee Pain
Knee injuries and knee pain plague athletes and the general population, alike. Knee injuries can be caused by multiple factors, such as traumatic injuries, overuse injuries and non-contact injuries. One [...]
Justin Gatlin Reveals the No. 1 Sprinting Mistake Slowing Down Young Athletes
Father Time can’t catch Justin Gatlin. The 35-year-old American sprinter may be one of the oldest athletes in his sport, but he's still chasing down gold medals. Gatlin recently became [...]
Use This Hamstring Exercise to Prevent Knee Injuries and Pain
Knee pain...it sucks, A LOT! It can be an absolute monster to train through or around when you are trying to increase lower body strength and size. And...
This Simple Test Will Tell You Whether You’re at Risk for an ACL Tear
Find out if you're at risk for an ACL tear with the drop jump landing test. Often times as athletes we are only concerned with how high we jump or how...
How to Get Faster With Step-Ups
Historically, I'll be honest in saying that I have always advocated against any speed drill that preached more hip flexion or "knee lift," aside from...
You’re Probably Screwing Up The Basic Athletic Stance. Learn How to Fix It
Sometimes, even advanced athletes screw up the most basic skills. Every athlete is taught the athletic position at some point. It might’ve been when they first started playing sports or [...]
Powerskating Playbook with Apex Skating: Learn a Proper Knee Bend to Skate Faster
Developing a strong knee bend is crucial to becoming a gamechanging skater. Not only does it assist in maintaining optimal posture for injury...
Avoid Basketball Knee Injuries With These 3 Drills
Avoiding basketball knee injuries is an integral part of any basketball strength and conditioning program. Many times these items can be avoided as they...
Holiday Wish List: DonJoy WEBTECH Knee Brace Provides More Support with Less Bulk
Having previously torn my PCL, I’ve tried a lot of different knee braces. Carbon fiber braces worn by a lot of football players offer the most support, but they can [...]
