PowerKnee Hamstring Stretch Video

Hamstring stretching is crucial for your knee and overall leg function.  Too often this simple exercise is ignored or done only occasionally.  In order to improve flexibility and function of your knee, hamstring stretching should be done multiple times per day.

The video below is a simple one minute instructional video about how to perform the PowerKnee Hamstring Stretch.  It is demonstrated at a track but this stretch can be done by simply placing your foot and leg on a chair, step or other support.  



Check out the video  for details about how to perform the PowerKnee Hamstring Stretch,  As always, please consult your personal physician prior to beginning any exercise protocol.

AM
TotalTendon

Best Initial Knee Stretch "The Hammy" (Knee OA, Part 3)

Your hamstring tendons start on your pelvis and insert behind and below your knee. In almost every person, these tendons tighten with time.  Stretching your hamstring tendons is one of the best exercises you can do for your knee and back.  One study found "individuals with and without osteoarthritis of the knee are able to demonstrate immediate beneficial adaptations to a stretching intervention."
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I recommend do a set of 3 hamstrings stretches, 3 times PER DAY.  Stretching multiple times per day is better than stretching only once a day or not at all.  You may be surprised with your improved flexibility if you are consistent about stretching.  See the video below for a simple stretch that can done anywhere.  I call it the "Hammy Stretch".



Start by placing your leg on a step, or low table.  Keep your back straight and your toes pointed toward the ceiling.  Then, simply hinge forward at your waist.  You will likely feel the stretch in the back of your thigh, knee and calf.

Consistency is the key to improvement.  Try this simple exercise and it will help your overall knee health and improve your ability to straightening your knee.  Hamstring stretching is like sunscreen, it is best to start early and continue to stretch throughout your life.

As always, check with your own doctor before beginning any exercise program.

Next time, we reveal the simple yet highly effective way to strengthen all of the muscle of your legs.

AM
TotalTendon

Platelet Rich Plasma helps Treat Achilles Tendons

The published and presented data supporting the use of buffered platelet rich plasma continues to grow. PRP has now been shown in a small study to help treat chronic achilles tendonitis (tendinosis).

AM (Total Tendon, ApexPRP)

Guelfi et al recently presented a series of 16 cases of non-insertional achilles tendonitis at a recent meeting in Brazil. They used unactivated, buffered platelet rich plasma prepared using the Biomet Recover System, also known as the GPS. Significant improvement was found in all 16 of their patients via imaging. They also reported the patients returning to sports at six months with a high degree of satisfaction.

MRI Prior to PRP

4 months after PRP

"International Federation of Foot and Ankle Societies", , Third Triennial Scientific Meeting, Costa do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil September 18-20, 2008. (The case shown is from AM)