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ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing

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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of the knees.

Points of discussion include:

  • What is the structure of the knee joint?
  • What are the ligaments of the knee?
  • Are quadriceps-targeted exercises the only way to strengthen the knee?
  • Is the knee joint only a hinge joint?
  • What’s the screw home mechanism of the knee?
  • What are knee valgus and knee varus?
  • What is knee hyperextension and what is terminal knee extension?
  • How can we load or target the knee in our yoga, strength, and/or movement practice?
  • The meniscus of the knee and common conditions of this structure
  • Is exercise good or bad for knee osteoarthritis?
  • …And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

The “body curl” YouTube video

Jenni & Travis’ program: 5 Weeks to Strong & Flexible Hamstrings

Travis’ ACL Care business

Research study: Effect of High-Intensity Strength Training on Knee Pain and Knee Joint Compressive Forces Among Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: The START Randomized Clinical Trial

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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Chapters

1. ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:18:05)

3. (Cont.) ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing (00:18:50)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:34:17)

5. (Cont.) ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing (00:35:04)

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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of the knees.

Points of discussion include:

  • What is the structure of the knee joint?
  • What are the ligaments of the knee?
  • Are quadriceps-targeted exercises the only way to strengthen the knee?
  • Is the knee joint only a hinge joint?
  • What’s the screw home mechanism of the knee?
  • What are knee valgus and knee varus?
  • What is knee hyperextension and what is terminal knee extension?
  • How can we load or target the knee in our yoga, strength, and/or movement practice?
  • The meniscus of the knee and common conditions of this structure
  • Is exercise good or bad for knee osteoarthritis?
  • …And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

The “body curl” YouTube video

Jenni & Travis’ program: 5 Weeks to Strong & Flexible Hamstrings

Travis’ ACL Care business

Research study: Effect of High-Intensity Strength Training on Knee Pain and Knee Joint Compressive Forces Among Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: The START Randomized Clinical Trial

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

My Fit Tribe
Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:18:05)

3. (Cont.) ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing (00:18:50)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:34:17)

5. (Cont.) ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing (00:35:04)

50 episodes

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