Forum: Health and Medical Issues
02-07-2010, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,260
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Forum: Health and Medical Issues
02-01-2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,260
Beat Knee Pain
I just wanted to say how much Crossfit is helping me manage my knee injury.
I've had 2 arthroscopies, a Tibial Tubercle Transfer, OATS procedure, lateral release. 2 pins in my knee. This was 2003....
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Forum: Equipment
06-21-2009, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,344
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Forum: Injuries
06-21-2009, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,213
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Forum: Equipment
06-06-2009, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 280,492
Re: Poorman's Rings
Its taken awhile but here they are in all they're glory!
Socks are optional!
Love it :pepper:
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Forum: Injuries
03-21-2009, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,168
Re: Knee Camera Pics
Yes i've seen a few physio therapists. They recommended the usual cycling, hamstring strengthening, static quad exercises, and the muscle around the knee is now strong.
Yes i've had ultrasound...
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Forum: Injuries
03-19-2009, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,168
Re: Knee Camera Pics
Todd - that's good to hear.
1. 95kg
2. Anything non-impact. Skipping, running, distance biking out of saddle are out.
3. Squats, back extensions on roman chair, cycling, quad/ham stretches, deep...
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Forum: Injuries
03-16-2009, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,168
Knee Camera Pics
I have osteo arthritis on my medial femoral condyle. I have had various diagnosis regarding my knee. Overall I can still train and squat, but not perform any impact sports like running.
Just...
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Forum: Injuries
02-17-2009, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
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Forum: Equipment
01-05-2009, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,416
Roman Chair into GHR?
I've got a bodysolid roman chair at home but find it difficult to perform glute ham raises on as it doesn't have the semi-circular cushion.
Has anyone converted their roman chair into a ghr machine,...
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Forum: Equipment
01-04-2009, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 280,492
Re: Poorman's Rings
Thanks mate. Yes will do, just got to fix a plank to the ceiling with lag screws. Nearly there!
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Forum: Equipment
01-03-2009, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 280,492
Re: Poorman's Rings
Here are my Mark 1 rings
The one on the left was only in the oven for 10 mins so was harder to bend. The one on the right was in for 13 mins as Rx'd and came out much better.
I was surpised the duct...
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Forum: Equipment
01-03-2009, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 280,492
Re: Poorman's Rings
Thanks for that they fit now - also had to lop an inch off the end but shouldn't make much difference.
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Forum: Equipment
01-02-2009, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 280,492
Re: Poorman's Rings
How do you fit 27 inches of pvc pipe in the oven?
I've got all the ingredients but can't bake my cake!
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Forum: Stuff and Nonsense
01-01-2009, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,313
Re: Favorite Workout Music
This is awesome. The theme from Who Dares Wins, 1982 British film about the SAS (Not WFS, one swearword at the start):
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-RxOheocCoE
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Forum: Equipment
12-31-2008, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,534
Re: garage gym progress
Nice pull-up bar. I'm doing the same and have just completed my whiteboard for 2009 - no excuses!
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Forum: Injuries
11-19-2008, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,769
Been to Regenexx?
Have any crossfitters been to Regenexx for stem cell knee injections?
It sounds very promising but I'd like to hear any real life stories...
Cheers
James
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Forum: Equipment
11-17-2008, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Power Plate Quote
I was in the gym the other day and someone was getting instructed on how to use the "Power Plate":
"It works like a volcano. You stand on it and it shakes up your fat cells, then explodes them all...
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Forum: Injuries
11-16-2008, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,933
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Forum: Injuries
11-16-2008, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,933
Stem Cell Technology and Knees
Having had more than a couple of knee ops myself and no longer running, I've been looking at stem cell therapy and how it's being used on knees.
This article is very interesting:
UPMC surgeon...
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Forum: Injuries
10-25-2008, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,631
Re: patellar realignment surgery
Gus
I can only give you my experience, but it may help. I have dislocated my knee, then had an arthroscopy, lateral release,tibial tubercal transfer, OATS graft, and another arthroscopy. In my...
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Forum: Injuries
10-04-2008, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,764
Re: strengthening muscles around knee????
Like the Petersen step-ups just tried them out they are goooood.
What puzzles me with knee rehab is that the standard knee doc advice always says rowing and cycling are ok, but squats aren't??...
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Forum: Injuries
09-25-2008, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,764
Re: strengthening muscles around knee????
I've had multiple knee ops and this is working for me - no impact:
http://www.usaswimming.org/USASWeb/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=585&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=1474&ItemID=1934
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Forum: Injuries
08-19-2008, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,621
Re: Partial Knee Replacement
Kyle Maynard thanks for the inspiration
Substitute squats/running/skipping for something else and go again!
Crossfit Rules
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Forum: Injuries
08-13-2008, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,621
Partial Knee Replacement
Found out today I will soon be joining the partial knee replacement club..so no more WOD for me.
At this point I would like to say thanks to Coach for creating a great site and fitness model.
It's...
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