Re: PT uses for TRX

shanaUW — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:40:44 GMT

I am personally not a physical thearpist, but I have been using the TRX with my thearpist before and after my ACL surgery. It was extreamly beneficial when I was just getting back to squatting again. By being able to pull with my arms, there was not as much strain on the knee. It also was very helpful in getting back to my single leg squats. My balance was not 100%, so it was nice to hold onto the TRX. And finally, I use it regularly to maintain my flexibility during this recovery period.

-Shana

World Champion Lumberjack. Thank you TRX!

shanaUW — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:23:22 GMT

I started using the TRX on a regular basis about one year ago. As a professional athlete, I am very tight on time, especially in-season, and the TRX endurance workouts were PERFECT.

I’ve been a competitor in Lumberjack Sports since the age of 7, and this past summer was by FAR my best yet. I started the season off very well with a win in the ESPN STHIL Timbersport Series, and finished even better winning both the log rolling and boom running events at the Lumberjack World Championships. I have no doubt in my mind that my daily TRX training played a huge factor in my success.

On top of that, I tore my ACL in the middle of my season. Surgery was advised, but I wasn’t ready to give up my chances at the world championships. Under the guidance of a physical therapist, I used my TRX to bring back the necessary strength and stability in my leg which apparently worked, because I went on to win!

My ACL surgery was 4 weeks ago, and I have been successfully using the TRX alongside my other physical therapy exercises.

As a personal trainer and athlete, I LOVE showing this piece of equipment to all of my clients and fellow competitors. IT REALLY WORKS!

Here is a video of the final log rolling match:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngDGiGYycT0 And for fun, this is how I tore my ACL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhNtmzpnGfY

Sincerely,

Shana Martin

http://www.shanamartin.com

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Re: PT uses for TRX

World Champion Lumberjack. Thank you TRX!