27/02/2018
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Ways to modify training when experiencing pain.
Reposted from .comella
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▪️This graph shows a simple representation of how much relative hip and knee dominance we use with common hinge and squat patterns. When considering an athlete or individual with low back, hip, or knee pain, we can potentially continue to train these patterns while reducing overall stress to a particular area.
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🔹Example 1: an individual experiencing knee pain with front squats could use high or low bar squats as an alternative. By moving the weight onto the back, we ultimately change the demands of the knee, thus potentially allowing someone to continue training the squat pattern without discomfort.
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🔹Example 2: an individual with hip pain or pinching during conventional deadlift, may prefer the sumo deadlift position. The sumo position can be more comfortable for some (variation among individuals) due to change in hip demands.
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🔹Example 3: As we move from left to right, the relative angle of the torso will go from more horizontal to more vertical. A more horizontal angle will require a higher demand of low back musculature. Therefore, an individual with low back discomfort may find sumo deadlifts more tolerable than RDLs, or a front squat more tolerable then a low bar back squat.
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▪️Other factors to consider include anatomical variations, shoe choice (i.e. heel lift, flat shoe), and changing height surface (i.e. box squat, elevated deadlift).
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⚠️ This is an attempt to simplify a highly variable topic. If you have a specific question about what option is best for you, find a provider to help!
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Credit to for original concept.
