Bulletproof Knee by Kime Performance PT
by Dr Tony Mikla
Description
The Bulletproof Knee is the second course in the Bulletproof Series that instructs professionals on achieving knee health and performance by optimizing movement, strength, speed, and impact. The course covers progression along the rehabilitation and performance continuum for the knee. A significant focus will be placed on both the quality and the purpose of movement pattern assessment, implementation of exercise progressions, and delivering running, change of direction, and impact drills for your clients.
The foundation of this course is built on movement science from industry leaders FMS, EXOS, Strong First, and the NSCA. The course takes content from all of these educational groups and brings it together to be easily implemented in a gym or clinical setting for both the general population or elite athletes.
Note: Tools are not provided with this course.
Learning Objectives
- Develop respect for the biomechanics, joint contributions and myofascial layerings that influence lower quarter performance and health
- Understand how the ankle and hip affect the knee from a joint by joint approach
- Demonstrate proficiency in assessments and interventions for the knee
- Perform movement pattern assessment for the knee to ensure necessary movement quality is present prior to performance of high level lower quarter fitness tasks
- Implement appropriate mobility and motor control interventions for specific limitations
- Develop proficiency to implement exercise progressions along the rehabilitation to performance continuum
- Demonstrate appropriate speed, change of direction, and impact progressions for knee performance and health
- Demonstrate appropriate exercise implementation following case study learning model
Course Content
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- Do you offer discounts?
Yes, we offer military, student, and group discounts. For a student discount, please email a copy of your student ID or current course schedule with the year on it to student@rocktape.com. Be sure to note the exact course you are enrolling in to receive a specific code (i.e. August 15th, 2023 Basic Webcast).
- What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Thursday: 7a-4p EST
Friday: 7a-4p EST
Holidays may impact these hours.
- Will I receive supplies with my course purchase?
This depends on the course type. The materials for a live course will be shipped to the course location and will be presented to you upon arrival. Webcast supplies will be sent directly to you and should be received on the week of. Our on-demand courses do not include supplies but can be purchased separately through our medical distribution partners. Please visit the "Get Medical Pricing" tab to purchase discounted materials for use in an on-demand course
- When does course registration close?
For a webcast course:
Webcast registrations close the Friday of the week before the scheduled class date/time (8/9 days -unless otherwise stated).
For a live course:
Live course registrations close 24 hours before the scheduled course date/time.
- I am enrolled in a webcast, but I have not received my supplies yet. Now what?
Supplies are sent manually on a course-by-course basis. This means your supplies and informational email will be sent to you on the week of. If you do not receive your supplies by the Thursday before the course, please reach out to student@rocktape.com for assistance.
- Do I need to have someone with me to practice on during a webcast or an on-demand course?
No, it is not necessary for you to have a model with you while you complete the course. However, we do find it helpful to practice the principles as they are presented, so you are more than welcome to have someone present with you during the course. Note: Any model/person(s) who have not registered for the course will not receive a certificate or CEU credits.
- Do I need to do anything to prepare myself before taking the post-course quiz?
Yes, please ensure you download the study guides located in the “Downloads” tab and complete your participant waiver (if you haven’t already).
- When will I receive my certificate?
For a live/webcast course:
If you have completed all the course paperwork and quizzes, you will receive your certificate in approximately three weeks from the course completion date.
For an on-demand course:
You will receive your certificate immediately after completing your course.
- How do I know if a course is approved for CEUs?
Please check the “CEU Details” tab on the course listing page. Each course, profession, and state have different approvals. If you do not see your profession and/or state on the CEU Details page, then we do not have approvals. You are more than welcome to check with your licensing board to see if the course meets their requirements.
- I am enrolled in a webcast. How do I log in to access the webcast?
Once you register and complete your waiver you will receive login instructions that includes your password to the webcast. Please read this document carefully and in full.
- For more information, downloadable guides, and tool hygiene guidelines, please visit: https://www.rocktape.com/medical/guides/downloads/
- Do you have any other questions or concerns?
Please reach out to student@rocktape.com.
Tony Mikla, DPT
Tony is a leading sports physical therapist, performance coach, and researcher. He speaks and teaches nationally on sports physical therapy and regularly publishes research in international journals. Tony previously served as the Physical Therapy Manager at the world-renowned EXOS in Phoenix, AZ, working with some of the best athletes in the world. He was the Medical Director for the Sacramento Sports Commission and adjunct faculty in Physical Therapy at Sacramento State University and Northern AZ University. In 2015, Tony was named a finalist for the NSCA Sports Medicine Specialist of the year and was awarded the 40 Under 40 Award from the Sacramento Business Journal in 2017.
Hour 1: Joint by Joint (the knee is affected from above and below)
- Anatomy Trains/fascial lines
- Anterior spiral line
- Lateral line
- Posterior spiral line
- Biomechanics
- Flexion/extension
- Tibial rotation
- Role of hip mm and ankle mobility
- Assessments
- Active Mobility
- Deep squat
- In line lunge
- Hurdle step
- Hinge
- Single limb balance/control
- March
- T-hold
- Step down
- Hip strength
- Ankle ROM
Hour 2: Mobility Interventions
- Swelling Control
- Flossband
- Normatek
- Talocrural
- Soft tissue mobilization techniques
- IASTM
- Cupping
- Self soft tissue
- Foam roll/ball
- stretching
- Joint mobilizations
- Manual
- ½ kneeling
Hour 3: Knee
- PROM
- Joint mobs
- Posterior rocking kneeling
- Prolonged extension
- Bike rocking
- Self soft tissue
- Foam roll/ball
- Stretching
- Stage 1 Strength/Stability
- Weight acceptance
- WBing quad activation/control
- marching
- Wall drill
- Step up
- Retro walking
- Sled push
- Glute activation/control
- T hold
- Band walks
- Step downs: forward/retro/lateral
Hour 4: Stage 2 Strength/Stability
- Squat Progression
- Wall sit, leg press, sit to stand, assisted squat (band at knees, TRX, Box tap), BW squat, goblet squat, front squat (double and single), bar bell squat, OH
- Hinge Progression
- Bridge, hip thrusters, kneeling hinge, RDL, SL RDL, Dead, SL dead
- Unilateral Progression
- Walking lunge, sliding lunge, split squat (time under tension), out and back lunge, step up
Hour 5: Stage 3 Impact tolerance/Neuro Prep
- Quick feet
- Ladder
- Form run
- Jump rope
- Stage 4 Acceleration/Power Development
- Uphill run
- Stride outs/bounding
- Falling/push-up (forward and lateral) starts
- Sprints
- Swings
- Plyometrics
- Box jumps
Hour 6: Stage 4 Deceleration Development
- Change of pace
- Suicide (forward/retro, lateral)
- Plyometrics
- Bound and stick (forward, lateral)
- Depth jumps
PT/PTA
Bulletproof Knee meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MA, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY
IL - Bulletproof Knee (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval: IL . NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.