THE DAVID GREY REHAB PODCAST
#115 Rehab For Chronic Knee Pain
Feb 12, 2025
Ashley Lewis, a savvy entrepreneur in the online rehabilitation space, joins the conversation to share his journey of growing his clientele from zero to 31 in just over a year. He discusses effective strategies for rehabilitating chronic knee pain, focusing on gradual exercise progression and understanding flare-ups. They delve into assessing when clients are ready to run and the importance of individualizing approaches, including modified exercises like wall sits and reverse lunges, to enhance recovery while managing discomfort.
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- Gradual progression in rehabilitation is crucial for clients with chronic knee pain, ensuring adequate strength before introducing high-impact activities like running or jumping.
- Individual assessment of each client's capacity and history of knee pain informs tailored rehabilitation strategies, minimizing the risk of pain flare-ups during recovery.
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Navigating Rehab for Chronic Knee Pain
The discussion highlights strategies for rehabilitating clients with chronic knee pain, particularly how to safely progress them back to activities like jogging and jumping. Emphasis is placed on the importance of not rushing the introduction of these activities, as many clients may still be lacking sufficient strength around the knee joint due to years of compensation for pain or discomfort. Early loading and strengthening—especially targeting the quadriceps—are essential before transitioning to more demanding exercises. This gradual approach helps to build the necessary capacity within the joint, ultimately aiming to minimize the risk of flaring up pain during the rehab process.
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