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The Knee

Are you struggling to understand the knee in your YOGA practice or teaching?
Then this course is perfect for you.  Learn everything about this joint in relation to YOGA, in a simple and highly practical way.

Course Outline

Watch me as I outline what I cover in The Knee Course.
 

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

“The best theoretical and practical course I have ever taken!.  “It has opened my eyes. Now I know how to be safe with the knee, understand its problems and what I can and can’t do to help.” B, Iran

“Each day I spent thinking about the knee, and the rest of the body, in more depth, and with a better understanding, than the day before. It is especially thought-provoking in relation to yoga postures. The videos are fantastic.” H, Spain

“So well structured and clearly delivered.” D, UK

“Dr. Rob's excitement to learn and work with the human body is contagious! I plan on taking as many courses from him as I can. Highly recommended ” R, UK

WHY THIS COURSE

I built this course after many years of personal yoga practice AND experience of working with thousands of people with knee issues. Whether you are a yoga teacher, OR trying to overcome a knee issue, OR want to understand this joint better, this course is for you.

Look Inside Video Section 3

Here is an excerpt from The Knee, where I explain some of the functions of the menisci, including its role in knee stability and our awareness of the joint.

If you have always wanted to....

  • know the most important aspects of knee anatomy in the context of yoga
  • understand how the knee works in daily life and in yoga practice 
  • learn about knee injuries and how to manage them
  • be able to assess knee alignment 
  • truly be able to help yourself, or your students avoid and overcome knee issues
then this course is for you. 

COURSE DETAILS

The course has been designed to ensure you fully understand the knee joint AND retain important information.  It contains over 12hrs study materials which I have spent countless hours carefully putting together for you.  As you progress through the course I will carefully build your knee knowledge to a very high level.

You can choose to follow our specially designed daily course plan or work at a slower or faster pace, whichever works for your learning style and schedule.

Each lesson, on average, takes 30 minutes to complete and includes video tutorials, practical assignments, case studies, and quizzes.


Looking for a shorter course to better suit your busy schedule?   Then the Short Course may be for you...
THE KNEE - SHORT COURSE

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INCLUDE?

Study at your own pace commencing the 25th of September.

4 sections, spread over 4 weeks (one section released each week), with over 12hrs of study materials including: 

  • 3.5 hours of high-quality streamable video 
  • video transcripts 
  • 80 quiz questions to test your knowledge retention 
  • 8 practical assignments 
  • 3 case studies - real people, real knee problems 
  • 14 downloadable handouts 
  • online support and access to student discussion boards
  • carefully structured study plan (see below)
  • Live group meetings on 3, 10, 17 and 24 October at 6 PM GMT(all sessions will be recorded and made available)
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The Knee Course Plan

Week 1

Day 1: Bones and Ligaments
Day 2: Quiz - Bones and Ligaments
Day 2: Bone Landmarks
Day 2: Practical Assignment - The Best Asana for the Knee
Day 3: The Menisci - Function and Injury
Day 3: Non-Surgical Treatment of Meniscal Tears
Day 4: Quiz - The Menisci
Day 4: Practical Assignment - Active and Passive Knee Flexion
Day 5: Exploring Knee Rotation
Day 5: Practical Assignment - Knee Rotation

End of Week 1 Review

Day 6: Discussion: The Best Asana for the Knee.pdf
Day 6: Discussion - Active and Passive Knee Flexion.pdf
Day 6: Discussion - Active and Passive Knee Flexion.mov
Day 6: Discussion - Exploring Knee Rotation .pdf

Week 2

Day 8: Quiz - Knee Rotation
Day 8: Hands on Anatomy, Knee Observation and Knee Alignment
Day 9: Quiz - Knee Observation and Alignment
Day 9: Practical Assignment - Holds vs Rounds
Day 10: Balance, Squatting, Lunging and Single Leg Squats
Day 10: Practical Alignment -Balance
Day 11: Quiz - Balance, Squatting and Lunge Movements
Day 11: Practical Assignment - Squatting
Day 12: Static and Dynamic Knee Assessments
Day 12: Quiz - Knee Assessment

End of Week 2 Review

Day 13: Discussion - Holds vs Rounds.pdf
Day 13: Discussion - Balance Assignment.pdf
Day 13: Discussion - Squatting Assignment.pdf

Week 3

Day 15: Lotus and Kneeling Postures
Day 15: Case Study - Mr Snare Part 1
Day 16: Case Study - Mr Snare Part II
Day 17: Compression and Shear, The Acute Knee and Quadriceps Activation
Day 17: Case Study - Mr Snare: Rebuilding Ankle & Foot Alignment
Day 17: Case Study - Mr Snare: The Short Foot Exercise
Day 17: Case Study - Ms Angaps.mov
Day 18: Quiz Compression, Shear and the Acute Knee
Day 18: Practical Assignment - Asana and Tissues
Day 19: Knee Conditions 1 - Osteoarthritis and Bakers Cyst

End of Week 3 Review

Day 19: Practical Assignment - Asana and Tissues ANSWERS

Week 4

Day 22: Quiz - Knee Conditions 1
Day 22: Working with Knee Joint Replacements
Day 22: Practical Assignment - Basic Knee Movements
Day 23: Quiz - Knee Joint Replacements
Day 23: Knee Conditions 2: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Patella Tendinopathy and Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Day 23: Taking a Case History - The Knee
Day 24: Quiz - Knee Conditions 2
Day 24: Learning Muscles of the Knee, Knee Self Care and Module Round Up
Day 25: End of Course Quiz
Day 25: Course Feedback From

End of Week 4 Review

Day 26: Discussion: Basic Knee Movements.pdf

Recordings of Group Meetings

3rd October Zoom Meeting
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