Tib/Fib Spiral Fracture Recovery

Carlos — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:12:54 GMT

8 weeks post-op and the TRX has been my sole source of strength reconditioning and cardio exercise (and a savior at that). The core routine has been very helpful not only with keeping the atrophy in-check and localized to my lower leg, but as a general full body workout. The folks at Fitness Anywhere have been very helpful in modifying several of the standing routines to work with my non-weight bearing status - and even demonstrated (in the San Francisco studio) how to take a fall and still avoid loading my injured leg. The TRX has been a perfect recovery tool: easy to use, portable, and incredibly flexible in its application. Combined with the supervised physical therapy, it has contributed significantly to my recovery. I strongly encourage those considering a post injury routine to give the TRX a try. On top of just feeling good being active again, it has helped to restrict the physical and mental limitations imposed by being on crutches full time.

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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Tib/Fib Spiral Fracture Recovery

World Champion Lumberjack. Thank you TRX!