Considerations When Placing Your Client/Patient on a Stationary Bike

Seat Height:
You may initially use a high seat position to allow full pedal revolution. However, this position may not be the most beneficial for clients with ACL injuries/reconstructions or those suffering from Iliotibial Band Syndrome. A low seat position is not advised for those with Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).
Recumbent Bike or Upright:
There is minimal to no difference in the required Knee ROM to pedal either type. However, there is less load on the ACL using the recumbent bike, so it is advised for ACL patients/clients.
Direction of pedaling:?
Retro or backward pedaling may be used for meniscus conditions and Tibio-Femoral osteoarthritis, but is not advised for ACL or PFPS conditions. Retro-pedaling creates increased stress on the patella-femoral joint due to the increase activity of the quadriceps relative to the hamstrings. Also, when the knee is fully extended in retro-pedaling, the ACL is most vulnerable.
Summary:
For patients/clients with ACL conditions, use a recumbent bike, avoid a high seat position and retro-pedaling.
For patients/clients with Patella-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), avoid a low seat position as well as retro-pedaling.

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Online Physical Therapy for your Knee Condition

Recently launched, www.kbfitnessonline.com!!  This site provides a member with over 100 educational videos for common knee conditions.  You will receive individual exercises and follow along training routines that will assist you in your rehabilitation and eventual transition to a Post Rehab Fitness Program.    Check it out!!!      KB FITNESS VIDEO

Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Here is a informative video on what is actually being performed during a Total Knee Replacement Surgery.     

Total Knee Replacement Video

Most patients do not know what to expect following Knee Replacement Surgery.  This is a good video explanation:

Information Following Surgery

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The Loving Touch Foundation

The Power of Touch!  I was able to learn these Infant Massage Techniques from Diana Moore prior to the birth of my first son, and found it to be very helpful for colic, relaxation and parent-child bonding.  Click below for more information on Infant Massage and the Loving Touch Foundation's efforts in helping children who receive little or even no tactile stimulation in the Romanian Orphanages. 

INFANT MASSAGE - LOVING TOUCH

Kinesiotaping Very Popular With Athletes

Each year, we see it being used more frequently by athletes.  I've used it on many people suffering from back pain, neck pain and even Bell's Palsy.  Check out this video:

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Giving Back...

Talk about giving back! Kevin Spencer was in a near death accident years ago and spent a great deal of time in therapy. When he came out, he realized that he could teach "magic" to Physical and Occupational Therapists to incorporate into treatments for patients of all ages. Children who rarely participated in prior therapy sessions could not contain their excitement when learning to do these tricks. And while learning the tricks, they worked on improving motor skill development.  Great continuing education course to take if offered in your area.  Check it out:

MAGIC THERAPY

KB Fitness Post Rehab Circuit: www.facebook.com/kbfitnessllc

This round is 2 minutes long, 30 seconds of each of the following exercises, repeated twice:

Tactical Lunge:
This exercise focuses on strengthening your legs in a functional movement patter, while working your grip, scapula stability and postural musculature to maintain proper form and upright positioning, foot speed and placement, hand coordination and timing and trunk stabilization

Shield Squat Press:
Due to the awkward shape and weight distribution, the shield focuses on trunk/lower back stabilization (in the low squat position, the shield pulls you forward, forcing you to distribute your weight on your heels...proper squat and lower back protection), shoulder stability (in order to control the shield movement), grip strength and the functional squat pattern as well as general shoulder strength for overhead lifting

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Round 9