Flex Diet Podcast

S2_EP_10 Isometrics, Patellofemoral Pain, Collagen, and More: Interview with Jake Tuura

Episode Summary

Jake Tuura, creator of The Jacked Athlete website and Podcast, and Dr. Mike T Nelson discuss knee pain and how you can speed up the healing process. They take a look at injury, pain, tendons, collagen, and isometrics, as well as RPR and Be Activated training.

Episode Notes

• Jake's experience with patellar tendon pain and how he fixed it with isometrics
• Why do some people seem to suffer more tendon injuries as opposed to muscle injuries
• The role of collagen in healing
• The importance of consistency
• Discussion of RPR
• What are some different interventions
• Overview of isometric exercises to help with patellar tendon pain
• Who Jake likes to follow
• Find Jake at jackedathlete.com or Jake Tuura on Instagram