Welcome to episode 66 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Crepitus: Crunchy knees? What does it mean?
Do your knees pop and crackle like rice krispies when doing squats?! Ever been told to stop doing movements that cause your knees to make those noises? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what Knee Crepitus is and how you can overcome the aches and pains in your knees. They inform you on the importance of continuing to explore your body, why your knees are making noises and how to gain confidence within your body. This podcast is created to give you the tools and education to continue moving forward and finding what optimal means for your body. Let’s dive in!
What you will learn in this PT Pearl:
4:50 – What is Knee Crepitus?
6:26 – Is it just a term?
8:01 – Creating fear within yourself & learning to explore your body
12:28 – Knee Crepitus associated with pain
13:36 – Contributing factors of Knee Crepitus
15:18 – Assess, don’t guess!
15:51 – The importance of building overall strength
17:52 – The importance of warming up & what works for you
19:55 – Continued exploration of your body
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Items mentioned in this episode include:
The Mobility Method: https://www.docjenfit.com/mobility/
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