Archive for December 2020
Kaizen [The Natural Law Of Success]
Japan is known for it’s efficient approach to technological change that is unmatched by the rest of the world. The secret to this efficiency lies within the idea of consistent effort applied purposefully, that is described by the Kaizen principle. What was initially used as a principle to create change in management techniques for…
See MoreA Guide to Squatting With Knee Pain [Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It]
The squat is one of those movements that many people with knee pain are fearful of. A lot of people that we see in the clinic have avoided this movement entirely for years, feeling like squatting is something bad and should never be done. This belief typically stems from the notion that having your knees…
See MoreHow to Use Our Facebook Group [The MTP Community]
A lot of people who are part of our community at MTP are shocked when they find out about what we offer with our free Facebook group. It’s a resource that allows you to access our rehab experts 24/7, to be able to ask any question you would like, while also being able to learn…
See MoreEccentric Exercise
In order to get the most out of your exercise program, it’s important to understand precisely what you’re trying to do & why it’s so beneficial. We find that this couldn’t be more true for the specialised exercise programs that we run. Having an understanding of the whys behind why you do something, helps to…
See MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Stretching With Knee Pain
Stretching with knee pain and arthritis is something that a lot of people can struggle with. When it comes to our programs, a lot of people ask us: “how come we don’t do a lot of stretching in your programs”? To answer that in detail, we recommend you check out out this article on our…
See MoreSingle Leg Exercises (The Whys & Hows)
Single-leg exercises are a staple in our programs at MTP. Chances are, you haven’t really done too many of these in the past. This is because they can be somewhat hard to program & difficult to introduce to people with knee pain. Yet they are absolutely essential for maintaining the function of our body. …
See MoreA Guide to Recovery With Knee Pain [4 Simple Tips]
48-72 hours. This is roughly the amount of time it takes for our body to downregulate protein synthesis after an acute bout of intense exercise. Arguably, this is the most important marker we have to measure recovery. It’s an incredibly useful timeframe to keep in mind when we are thinking about how long we should…
See MoreCommon Roadblocks When Treating Knee Pain
How To Continue Progressing With Knee Pain We’ve all experienced a roadblock at some stage in our life. It’s that inevitable thing that happens to stop you from feeling like your making progress & instead keeping you down in the dumps about your ability to move forward. What we realise at MTP is that it…
See MoreThe Importance Of Glute Strength
Life Is Lived Through Movement Glute strength will be your best friend! The muscles that surround your hips and pelvis are collectively known as the gluteals or “glutes”. These muscles are essential for everyday movements including walking, running, jumping, and stair climbing. The pelvis is an inherently stable joint and everything in the body moves relative to it…
See MoreA Brief Guide to Managing Pain [Flare Ups]
In this article, we want to address two of the biggest factors that affect someone’s progress when it comes to knee pain. We are going to use the example of osteoarthritis for sake of ease here, but the principles are the same for any condition. Everything in the article is aimed to be as practical…
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