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ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing
Manage episode 371033871 series 2994713
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:
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Jenni & Travis’ program: 5 Weeks to Strong & Flexible Hamstrings
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)
50 episodes
Manage episode 371033871 series 2994713
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:
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Jenni & Travis’ program: 5 Weeks to Strong & Flexible Hamstrings
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 PodcastWelcome 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
**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!
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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