Hi,
Over the past couple of months I've started to get 'tightness' in my patellar tendon (kneecap tightness). I typically row three to fours times per week; either a slow 10k (averaging 150 watts / 2:15 pace) or a 30 minute medium pace row (2:05 to 2:10 500m pace). The knee tightness manifests itself after about 15 minutes of rowing.
I've attached a YouTube video of my rowing - the video was put together for my physio (I'm still waiting for comments). Can anyone on the Forum comment on my rowing form/technique. My gut feel is I'm perhaps over compressing my legs and I'm perhaps 'bouncing' on compression of the legs.
YouTube Clip URL: http://youtu.be/Yz126QK-Q2M
Note on the video: rowing at 2:17 pace at about 23 strokes per minute. Shoe size UK 9.5 - 2 holes visible on the foot plate.
Any advice feedback much appreciated --- sincere apologies for the dire commentry!
Regards, Andy
Rowing Form Video Clip - Knee Tightness Problem
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Re: Rowing Form Video Clip - Knee Tightness Problem
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I could not see that you were overcompressing, do you get the problem on a staionery bike or is it just the rower ?
One thing I think I noticed was that your feet seemed high on the foot stretcher, have you tried taking it down a few pegs ?
My feet are only 8 and I have it on 4 , only use 3 for sprints and you have it on 2-might not be anything to do with it just an observation.
I could not see that you were overcompressing, do you get the problem on a staionery bike or is it just the rower ?
One thing I think I noticed was that your feet seemed high on the foot stretcher, have you tried taking it down a few pegs ?
My feet are only 8 and I have it on 4 , only use 3 for sprints and you have it on 2-might not be anything to do with it just an observation.
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Re: Rowing Form Video Clip - Knee Tightness Problem
Hi Andy - and welcome to the forum. I think it's very brave and also commendable that your first post is a technique critique request (with video!).
I can't see any evidence of either over-compression or bouncing so the source of the pain is a bit of a mystery. Moving the foot stretcher position may be a good idea to see if it makes any difference.
As a general technique point, around 50 seconds in, you relax to what I assume is your normal sequence - which is a bit more "back/legs/arms" than the requisite "legs/back/arms". You are definitely beginning to lean back before your leg drive which will significantly reduce your power through the drive phase. This may be as a consequence of you being concious of the knee pain but I thought I would point it out anyway if you hadn't spotted it.
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I can't see any evidence of either over-compression or bouncing so the source of the pain is a bit of a mystery. Moving the foot stretcher position may be a good idea to see if it makes any difference.
As a general technique point, around 50 seconds in, you relax to what I assume is your normal sequence - which is a bit more "back/legs/arms" than the requisite "legs/back/arms". You are definitely beginning to lean back before your leg drive which will significantly reduce your power through the drive phase. This may be as a consequence of you being concious of the knee pain but I thought I would point it out anyway if you hadn't spotted it.
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Re: Rowing Form Video Clip - Knee Tightness Problem
Thanks for all the feedback.