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Meniscus Tear Rehabilitation: Why Tears Happen & The #1 Exercise to Rebuild Your Knee
Dealing with a torn meniscus or deep knee aching? In this post, Dr. Justin Lin breaks down meniscus tear rehabilitation, explaining the three main root causes of meniscus damage—from age-related tissue dehydration to mechanical compensations and traumatic twisting. Discover the different types of meniscus tears, why full knee extension is vital for unloading the joint, and how to perform Terminal Knee Extensions (TKE) with a ball to jumpstart your recovery.
Dr. Justin C. Lin
4 days ago4 min read
Straight Leg Raise After Knee Surgery: Why It’s Hard & How to Master It
Struggling to lift your leg after knee surgery? You are not alone. In this post, Dr. Justin Lin explains why your quadriceps shut off after ACL repair or knee replacement due to Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI). Discover why the straight leg raise after knee surgery is the ultimate reactivation switch for your brain and leg, how quad strength predicts walking independence, and a step-by-step PT protocol to perform this crucial exercise safely at home.
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Aug 84 min read
Pickleball Knee Pain? Why It Happens and 4 Smart Moves to Fix It
Pickleball knee pain on the rise? You're not alone! Dr. Justin Lin explains why issues like short courts, quick stops, and weak hips contribute. Learn 4 smart exercises to fix it: hip mobilization for better rotation, isometric hip holds for stability, ankle dorsiflexion for improved mobility, and soleus calf pushes for shock absorption. Stop pain, improve play, and heal smarter!
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Aug 16, 20253 min read
When IT Band Syndrome Isn't IT Band Syndrome: Here's What Else It Could Be
If you've felt sharp outer knee pain while running or jumping, you might blame your IT band. While IT band syndrome (ITBS) is a common diagnosis, what if your mechanics are fine, your hip muscles are strong, and massaging doesn't help? The missing piece might be your proximal tibiofibular joint—specifically, how your fibular head moves. Trauma or repetitive rotational sports like pickleball can cause this. Learn a simple "reset" technique: stabilize the fibular head with your
Dr. Edward Fu
Aug 9, 20252 min read
One Simple Test To Check For A Torn Meniscus! Discover How To Do It
The meniscus is a small piece of cartilage that cushions the space where the thigh and shin bones meet. Sometimes, certain movements can...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Increase Your Knee Range Of Motion With ONE EXERCISE
There are many different ailments that can limit the range of motion in the knee. But the major one is probably an ACL...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Feb 28, 20222 min read
How To Get The Proper Foot Strike When Walking... Physical Therapist Explains Foot Mechanics
If you're familiar with our Youtube channel, you may know that our most popular video (with almost THREE MILLION views) is our video on...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Nov 19, 20213 min read
Why Do Your Knees Buckle And How Do You Stop It?
I recently had a patient ask me about why her knee keeps collapsing when walking and descending steps. This is actually a lot more common...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Oct 15, 20212 min read
What's Up With All Of This Popping And What Does It Mean?
Since I have been in the health profession, I can expect most people I encounter to ask me a question like this: “I get weird popping,...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Jul 23, 20212 min read
The RIGHT Way To Use A Massage Gun: IT Band/Runner's Knee Edition
ired of grinding a massage gun directly into a sore, painful IT band? In this guide, Dr. Justin Lin explains why SI joint instability often drives Runner's Knee and why blasting the IT band directly isn't the solution. Discover how to use a massage gun for IT band relief by targeting surrounding leg muscles instead. Learn how to lengthen the vastus lateralis and calf, activate the VMO and hamstrings, and progress attachments safely for long-term knee stability.
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Jun 4, 20214 min read
Do You Find Yourself Sitting On Your Foot? This Is Why...
Where do I begin on this subject? I see people absentmindedly sitting on their foot ALL THE TIME. As the self-proclaimed posture police,...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Feb 19, 20213 min read
The Nuts & Bolts Of Sports Injuries: Soccer Knee Injuries And How To Prevent Them
Soccer season is just a few weeks away for those who play seasonally. Soccer above any other sport has been scrutinized for knee injuries...
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Feb 5, 20214 min read
The 3 Best Exercises To Alleviate Runner's Knee
There are about five different reasons, in my mind at least, that can cause pain in the knee during movement or weight-bearing activities: n
Dr. Justin C. Lin
Oct 9, 20204 min read
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