| View Larger Image | Strong Knees | DVDStarring: Chantal Donnelly
Directed By: n/a
| List Price: | $19.98 | |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 49 minutes | | Format: | Color, DVD, NTSC | | Studio: | GAIAM AMERICAS | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 | | Release Date: | December 02, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 10,125th |
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FEATURES | - PREVENT AND REDUCE KNEE PAIN Knee pain is not a prerequisite to aging. In fact, almost all knee injuries can be easily prevented and treated. The secret is knowing exactly how to take care of these important joints when they re hurting and while they re healthy. This simple strengthening and stretching routine targets the muscles that protect your knees to avoid undue stress and strain. It also t
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Product Description
30-minute strengthening and stretching routine 7 Minutes to Save Your Knees abridged workout Exercise modifications for all fitness levels BONUS! Exercises and techniquesPREVENT AND REDUCE KNEE PAINKnee pain is not a prerequisite to aging. In fact, almostall knee injuries can be easily prevented and treated.The secret is knowing exactly how to take care ofthese important joints when they re hurting and whilethey re healthy. This simple strengthening andstretching routine targets the muscles that protectyour knees to avoid undue stress and strain. It alsotargets painful areas to speed in their healing. Physicaltherapist Chantal Donnelly created this gentle routineto help you exercise your way to good knee health. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 14 reviews)
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Covers all the bases by V. Gillham (Wisconsin, USA)  5 Stars
October 16, 2009
I hurt my knee towards the end of July after a very quick increase in the frequency, duration, and intensity of my workouts on the elliptical trainer. I had been pretty lazy the past year and was to the point I was only using it on weekends, and then went quite suddenly to 6 days a week. At that point, the grinding noise I had previously ignored turned into a mix of dull pain around the knee cap, and very, very sharp pain under the left knee cap. I had dislocated this knee cap at the age of 14. My other knee also became tight.
I purchased this DVD with the idea that if my knee did not get better, or got worse, I would go for PT. For the first month I made great progress using this DVD and reduced time on the elliptical trainer. But then while on a Staycation my knee pain increased significantly. Different shoes, more active, etc. So, I went to the doctor. I have two subluxated patellas, the left one being significantly off the track. On top of that I have hip dysplasia on the right (shallow hip socket), and a SIJ rotation - these were diagnosed initially in 1997. So, I'm a fairly complex case!
But throughout the 2 weeks for diagnostics, and additional 2 weeks to finally get into PT (and now I'm waiting another 3 weeks to get to the start of the regular weekly sessions) - I have continued to use this DVD. I truly think without it, I would not be walking.
I have only had my first PT session, but what I've done so far is simply building on this DVD. Concentrating on the gluteus medius, I've added resistance and reps for the clam shell, and holding time and reps for the side leg raises. I've increased the balancing exercises to add additional reps (which has also helped strengthen weak ankles, and a weak arch on my left foot). And I can't do regular bridges, so now I'm learning to do the single leg bridge on a chair. I've only had one week of PT, and I've already seen big results, but I've continued to use the exercises and stretches from this DVD as the basis for my work - only changing the exercises to meet my personal needs.
I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone with knee injuries. And also, the stretching routine on the DVD is awesome.
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Helped me climb Mt. Whitney with no knee pain! by Carol Goldthwait (pasadena, ca) 5 Stars
September 19, 2009
I was training to climb Mt. Whitney this August, when I began having a lot of knee pain. I have had knee problems in the past, so I was concerned that I would not be able to make the climb. I was considering physical therapy, when a good friend (who happens to be a physical therapist) recommended I save my money and buy this DVD instead. I am so grateful to her. Not only did I learn what my problem was (tight hamstrings, weak hip muscles) but I am happy to report I climbed Mt. Whitney pain-free. That's 22 miles roundtrip with an ascent/descent of 6,500 feet with no knee problems! Considering I had to drop out of the downhill portion of a 5-mile race once because of severe knee pain, that's pretty amazing.
I read one reviewer who felt there was too much time spent on advertising and education. To that I say, "fast-forward". It's worth it to reap the benefits of this great DVD. Besides, once you do the exercises enough, you know which are the ones that make the biggest difference for you and you can do them without the video.
For anyone who has knee pain, I highly recommend this DVD. I know I couldn't have made the climb of my life without it.
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Really helps! by Leanne (San Diego, CA) 5 Stars
September 13, 2009
Last year, I was diagnosed with tendonitis and patellofemoral tracking syndrome in my right knee. My orthopedist referred me to a physical therapist, who had me start on a regimen of both stretching and strengthening exercises. When I first had these problems, my knee pain was so terrible that I couldn't even walk without feeling excruciating pain.
What I have noticed is that when I do the exercises that my PT gave me, my knee pain recedes and both of my knees feel good. What I have also discovered, however, is that I get lazy about doing the exercises on my own. Finding this DVD was a treasure since it contains all of the exercises that my PT gave to me, and contains a thorough explanation of why these stretches and strengthening exercises are important.
Chantal Donnelly makes this program fun to do; she has a pleasant voice and personality, and makes it enjoyable and bearable to do the exercises. She recommends doing the exercises every other day.
The filming of this video is also quite lovely. It's set in this beautiful house, with dark wood floors and beautiful brick walls. While that may not seem important to some, I think it's nice to have a pleasant backdrop since it makes me more likely to do the workout.
While the main workout clocks in at about 35 minutes, you also have the option of customizing the workout so that you can mix and match those segments that interest you. There are also several nice bonus features: a seven-minute stretch that I plan on using after my cardio workouts, an IT band stretching segment, and a balance section.
After using this video just one time, I, like other reviewers, can already tell a difference. My knee pain has been flaring up the last couple of days, but doing this video just one time has made the pain go away.
I also want to address the commercials that one reviewer commented on. Yes, there are a few at the start of the DVD, but you can use your skip-ahead arrows on your DVD player to jump right past them. There is one short one that you can't skip, but it's maybe 15 seconds long. All in all, it's not even a slight nuisance for me.
If you have any kind of knee pain, give this video a try! It really helps!
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BEFORE YOU WORKOUT by HELLO, DOLLY (WASH., DC) 5 Stars
September 12, 2009
I do the seven-minute bonus routine before I do my regular workout. Makes a world of difference.
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Excellent! by mudra 7 5 Stars
July 19, 2009
I never realized that the cause of bad knees and potential problems with the knees is related to other muscles and tendons of the hips and thighs. I am trying to avoid future problems--as my mom had weak knees and my neighbor is getting surgery to repair hers. I have had indications during exercise of knee weakness and pain and decided not to wait until the problem becomes more serious. This is an excellent video with exercises targeted at strengthening all of the various muscles and tendons that affect the knees. I recommend this DVD for knees as well as the two DVD's by Gary Kraftsow on Viniyoga Therapy for lower back, sacrum and hips and his other DVD that covers upper back, shoulders and neck. That way you have exercises to help the whole body stay flexible and youthful. There is no reason that we cannot incorporate beneficial exercises into our lives that will improve the quality of life. Better that than surgery.
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