Movement Performance Institute Los Angeles

SHOULD YOUR KNEES GO PAST YOUR TOES WHEN SQUATTING?
- high levels of knee joint stress result in an increased risk for knee pain, particularly patellofemoral pain
- patellofemoral pain = pain around/under the kneecap
- studies have shown that there is a 40% increase in knee joint stress when the knees pass forward to the toes in a forward lunge
- increased stress as a result of poor patellar tracking as with patellofemoral pain are due to various factors including: weak glutes, overactive hamstrings, weak quadriceps
- these strength imbalances contribute to abnormal stresses at the knee joint, further increasing knee pain
- the solution: identify the root cause of the pain and abnormal forces, design a treatment plan to address these, and follow through with patient goals!
- conclusion: when the goal is to minimize patellofemoral joint stress, perform squats and lunges up to 90 degrees of knee bend

.
☑️Patient HIGHLIGHT☑️..
Zoe has been one our veteran rockstars!
She came to after experiencing an ACL injury.
…
She worked extremely hard over 9-12 months in order to pass our rigorous testing. Since then, she has stuck around to continue her performance training in order to get herself into peak soccer shape.
…
She has accepted a scholarship, and will be playing soccer in New York for Hofstra University.
…
She has become a Movement PI favorite. While we are sad to see her go, we are very proud of her and wish her all the best in next adventure!!
-
-
-

MPI is a state-of-the-art clinical facility dedicated to understanding the biomechanics of healthy and disordered human motion.
Our Philosophy: human health and quality of life depend on the ability to move skillfully and efficiently.
Let us help you get back to your peak potential. You can reach use at:
👉🏽 [email protected].
👉🏽 (310) 760-MOVE (6683)
@ Movement Performance Institute Los Angeles

☑️☑️UPCOMING COURSE☑️☑️
-
🔹Advanced Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter: Integrating Technology into Practice🔹
-
This weekend is the start of the 6-Month Advanced Biomechanics Course. Attendees will begin their in depth learning of how to effectively assess and address biomechanics and movement impairments with the use of current technology.
-
Check out our last slide to see the list of upcoming courses for 2020! Seats are limited in order to ensure safe practices of social and physical distancing during COVID-19...
If you are interested in attending one of our courses,
👉🏽email us at: [email protected].
👉🏽call us at: (310)-670-6683.