Many a times there is no causal connection between what a patient reports many months/years after a procedure and the procedure itself. May merely be being overweight or some other health issues which popped up. Are there any other cases in the literature?
Getting a feel for what squats are like with plates on the bar after the lengthening (I tried a couple squats before with just the bar). It's just one plate on each side but I want to transition to heavier squat weight at a slower pace. But it seems like there's no reason you shouldn't be able to do squats after recovery so long as you are dedicated to training your legs hard (and don't go crazy with lengthening amount).
Good stuff Kilo.
Not really getting ass to grass in that vid though, is that by choice or is it because of LL?
I believe Kilo has dorsiflexion in his ankles similar to my left leg, which is 2 inches away from a wall before the heel comes up performing the test I posted in the general discussion. This makes deep squatting especially difficult.
Even normal people are often limited in ankle mobility when it comes to squatting, so tibial LL is definitely a contraindication to deep squatting unless you get some sort of release to improve dorsiflexion, which I am currently contemplating.
Quote from: CCMidwest on August 01, 2016, 09:12:38 PMGood stuff Kilo.
Not really getting ass to grass in that vid though, is that by choice or is it because of LL?
Combo of nervousness about falling on my ass and squatting feeling different. The muscles just above my knees are still pretty weak. I'm hoping in about another month I'll have gained enough muscle strength to feel okay going all the way down. My stance had to change a bit from before and I think it's because of the proportion change. So there's no reason you won't be able to do squat movements after surgery, but it will probably feel different.
Edit:As Polycrates said, my dorsiflexion isn't the best, at about 2 inches on each leg with the test. I have the symptoms of CECS and I read that CECS can inhibit dorsiflexion, so if I do end up needing a fasciotomy to treat it I expect my dorsiflexion will improve and squatting will get easier after recovering from it.
Quote from: Polycrates. on August 01, 2016, 09:18:00 PMI believe Kilo has dorsiflexion in his ankles similar to my left leg, which is 2 inches away from a wall before the heel comes up performing the test I posted in the general discussion. This makes deep squatting especially difficult.
Even normal people are often limited in ankle mobility when it comes to squatting, so tibial LL is definitely a contraindication to deep squatting unless you get some sort of release to improve dorsiflexion, which I am currently contemplating.
Besides he said he is just getting back.
Btw how much you were able to squat before LL?
Quote from: YourSpaceBoyfriend on August 01, 2016, 09:25:51 PMBtw how much you were able to squat before LL?
When I was the same weight in college that I am now I never squatted more than 315 lbs for 3 sets of 8. Always went to the gym solo and didn't want to fail a squat rep with nobody to help me out of it. 1-rep max was probably around 395 lbs just by those numbers.
I never squatted weights, but I had good range of motion for the position and I used to regularly perform sets of 15 reps on one legged squats, going all the way down with hands and arms forward and no assistance. It's unfortunate I did not perform the wall test prior to LL. It wasn't something on my mind at the time.
I can do one legged squats holding onto something now, and it is clearly seen that my tibia is completely upright when doing so. There is no forward movement available, due to my limited dorsiflexion, thus inhibiting me from doing the one legged pistol squat.
Great effort Kilo
Your legs look great btw
Quote from: KiloKAHN on August 01, 2016, 09:24:39 PMI have the symptoms of CECS and I read that CECS can inhibit dorsiflexion, so if I do end up needing a fasciotomy to treat it I expect my dorsiflexion will improve and squatting will get easier after recovering from it.
Hey Kilo,
Is there a thread on CECS somewhere? Google isn't helping me much. It's one of the LL related issues I don't know much about, and I plan to also talk to the doctor about tibia LL during the consult.
Thanks man.
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