The Low Back Pain Rehab Template will be released soon! Overview: Pain is a complex experience, with many contributing factors. In situations not involving a trauma, it is helpful minimizing a search for a specific tissue issue and instead focusing on a path forward. Our rehabilitative templates provide up to date education about pain while providing a roadmap to move towards your goals. Who’s it for? As previously stated, pain is complex, but some of the common diagnoses that may benefit from this template include: Lumbar Osteoarthritis Spinal Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Syndrome Scoliosis Non-Specific Low Back Pain Lumbar Muscle Strain Lumbar Ligament Sprain Lumbar disc herniaiton Spinal Stenosis Periphreal nerve entrapment Needed Equipment: Having access to gym equipment such as a barbell, rack, bench, and free weights is ideal for this template. The template is formatted for additional equipment if available, such as machines and dumbbells. Expectations The entire template should take 9-12 weeks depending on the length of PHASE 1. You may find participation on our Pain and Rehab forum useful for any additional questions or just sharing with others in the community. Phases Phase 1 (Week 1*) Goal- Decrease pain and improve active range of motion using isometrics and isoinertial loading. *Week 1 may be repeated for up to 2 additional weeks, e.g. Weeks 1-3 when necessary based on symptoms and improvement. Subsequently, phases 2 and 3 are labeled as if the lifter required 3 weeks in Phase 1, which may not be necessary. Phase 2 (Weeks 2-5) Goal- Increase loading capacity with increasing volume and lower external intensity. Phase 3 (Weeks 5-9) Goal- Return to normal programming by increasing intensity and movement specificity, e.g. more absolute load. This thread will serve as a centralized area to ask questions regarding the template and shoulder pain rehabilitation.

Knee pain rehab template will be released soon! This is a brand-new 16-week template designed by Dr. Michael Ray for individuals with knee pain. Overview: Pain is a complex experience, with many contributing factors. In situations not involving a trauma, it is helpful minimizing a search for a specific tissue issue and instead focusing on a path forward. Our rehabilitative templates provide up to date education about pain while providing a roadmap to move towards your goals. Who’s it for? As previously stated, pain is complex, but some of the common diagnoses that may benefit from this template include: Patellar Tendinopathy Quad Tendinopathy Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Jumper's Knee Knee Sprains/Strains (grades 1 - 2) Knee Osteoarthritis Meniscus Issues Needed Equipment: Having access to gym equipment such as a barbell, rack, bench, and free weights is ideal for this template. The template is formatted for additional equipment if available, such as machines and dumbbells. Expectations The entire template should take 15-16 weeks depending on the length of PHASE 1. You may find participation on our Pain and Rehab forum useful for any additional questions or just sharing with others in the community. Phases Phase 1 (Week 1*) Goal- Decrease pain and improve active range of motion using isometrics and isoinertial loading. *Week 1 may be skipped if user finds it unnecessary based on symptoms and tolerance for activity loading the knee. Phase 2 (Weeks 2-12) Goal- Increase loading capacity with increasing volume and lower external intensity. Phase 3 (Weeks 13 - 16) Goal- Return to normal programming by increasing intensity and movement specificity, e.g. more absolute load. This thread will serve as a centralized area to ask questions regarding the template and shoulder pain rehabilitation.

Shoulder pain rehab template will be released soon! Details: This is a brand-new 13-week template was designed by Drs. Michael Ray for individuals with shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is often viewed as a complex issue with many potential causes. However, in situations not involving a trauma, we rarely are able to put a finger on a specific issue and rather can focus on managing loading of the area with a well-designed progressive program specific to the individual’s activity goals. This template is designed to aid individuals focused on resistance training (specifically squat, bench press, overhead press, and deadlift) with finding an entry point to activity and slowly building over time. Given many folks will seek healthcare consultation for their shoulder pain, here are a few examples of labels this template would be appropriate for: Shoulder osteoarthritis Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Subacromial Pain Syndrome Rotator Cuff Related Pain Syndrome Rotator Cuff Tears SLAP (Superior-Labrum Anterior to Posterior) Tears Bicipital Tendinopathy A/C Joint Sprain (Grade 3 or below) Other associated shoulder sprains/strains (grades 1 – 2) This thread will serve as a centralized area to ask questions regarding the template and shoulder pain rehabilitation.

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