DCM Clinics

15/11/2025

Move better.
Feel better.
Function better.

12/11/2025

🦵 Why I Use Sled Pushes for Knee Rehab & TKE Strength

Sled pushes are one of the most effective — and underrated — tools for building knee strength, stability, and confidence after injury.

Here’s why 👇

🔹 Sled Push for TKE (Terminal Knee Extension)
• Strengthens the quads, especially the VMO (key for knee tracking).
• Improves full knee extension and control at lockout.
• Trains the knee in a functional, closed-chain position.
• Low joint stress = ideal for post-rehab strengthening.

🔹 Sled Push for Knee Injury / Rehab
• Allows controlled, progressive loading without high impact.
• Boosts blood flow and recovery around the knee joint.
• Reinforces lower-limb coordination (hip, knee, ankle working together).
• Helps rebuild confidence in forward movement and load tolerance.

08/11/2025

Strength first. Speed later.
Today’s grind:
🔥 Hip isometrics for power
🔥 Keiser box squats for controlled drive
🔥 Split squat holds for bulletproof legs Each exercise builds the foundation for efficient, pain-free running mechanics.

01/11/2025

Back in the lab 🔥

We’re working with a highly skilled distance runner managing long-standing hip, knee, and nerve injuries.

Today’s session focused on three key run-specific exercises:

1️⃣ Knee isometric push – developing stable, efficient force through the running stride
2️⃣ Ankle catches – improving reactive control and lower-limb stiffness
3️⃣ Closed-chain hip internal rotation – integrating thoracic control for better kinetic chain function

Each drill is designed to rebuild coordination, control, and performance while minimizing compensations. Efficient movement = resilient running. 🏃‍♂️✨

29/10/2025

24/10/2025

🧠 Why We Use the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) in Off-Season Testing

At DCM Clinics, we use the Countermovement Jump as part of our off-season performance profiling to understand how your body is adapting to training.

It’s not just about jump height — it’s about what the data tells us:
⚡️ Power Output – Are your strength gains converting into real, usable explosiveness?
📊 Force-Velocity Insights – We can identify whether you’re more force-dominant or velocity-dominant, shaping how we train you next.
🦵 Asymmetry Detection – Even small left-to-right differences can highlight weaknesses that impact performance or increase injury risk.
🔁 Monitoring Progress – Re-testing across the off-season shows if your programming is actually driving adaptation.

The CMJ gives us a clear window into your neuromuscular performance — helping us make smarter, more individualised training decisions for every athlete we work with.