Squat University
Fix Your Knee Pain: Part 1 (What Kind Of Pain Do You Have?)
Jun 12, 2020
Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses common knee pain types like patellofemoral pain and IT Band Syndrome. The podcast delves into knee injuries in weight training, emphasizing professional help and proper knee mechanics during movements. Tendon mechanics are explored, stressing the importance of balanced training loads and movement screening for effective treatment.
30:31
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Importance of early recognition and treatment of common knee injuries to prevent long-term issues in athletes.
- Understanding the anatomical causes of patellofemoral pain syndrome and IT band syndrome to improve knee stability and prevent injuries.
Deep dives
Understanding Common Knee Injuries
In this podcast episode, the host delves into the common knee injuries that athletes experience. Traumatic and non-traumatic knee injuries are discussed, highlighting the prevalence of overuse problems in athletes, as seen in elite Olympic weightlifters who reported chronic knee pain. The episode stresses the importance of recognizing and addressing these pains early to prevent long-term issues and the tendency for athletes to push through the pain.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
