Schrodingers Cat
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Greetings,
I have developed a strength imbalance in which my left quadriceps are weaker than my right due to an old injury. I am more than one year post surgery and have been cleared by my surgeon and physical therapist to engage in weight training activity.
I have spent many months working on the double KB FSQ which helped to correct the imbalance significantly. I have now moved on to the back squat. My BSQ form was check by a coach and I was told form was on spot even at higher intensities.
The problem arises when volume increases to 20 to 25 reps total of working weight. I believe that I am subconsciously putting more weight on my right leg letting the left leg take it easy. Due to this I have developed some mild inflammation in my healthy knee. The vastus medialis of my left leg is visibly smaller than that of my right. I should note that the strength imbalance does not include the hamstrings or glutes thanks to a diet of heavy swings.
The best thing to do would be to see a FMS for an evaluation. However, I live in a very rural area and there are none available. After the inflammation in my right knee has healed does anyone have suggestions for corrective exercises?
I greatly appreciate any help.
I have developed a strength imbalance in which my left quadriceps are weaker than my right due to an old injury. I am more than one year post surgery and have been cleared by my surgeon and physical therapist to engage in weight training activity.
I have spent many months working on the double KB FSQ which helped to correct the imbalance significantly. I have now moved on to the back squat. My BSQ form was check by a coach and I was told form was on spot even at higher intensities.
The problem arises when volume increases to 20 to 25 reps total of working weight. I believe that I am subconsciously putting more weight on my right leg letting the left leg take it easy. Due to this I have developed some mild inflammation in my healthy knee. The vastus medialis of my left leg is visibly smaller than that of my right. I should note that the strength imbalance does not include the hamstrings or glutes thanks to a diet of heavy swings.
The best thing to do would be to see a FMS for an evaluation. However, I live in a very rural area and there are none available. After the inflammation in my right knee has healed does anyone have suggestions for corrective exercises?
I greatly appreciate any help.