Custom Programs

Because no two clients will present with the same symptoms, we customize every client’s fitness routine.

Here is Sanford Shapiro, who is challenged by osteoarthritis of the shoulders, knees, and fingers, and spine immobility. Sandy’s customized plan focuses on compound, multi-joint exercises, isolative exercises for hip girdle, and improved shoulder function.

Apollo Yiamouyiannis – Shoulder Separation with Impingement Syndrome

Client: Apollo Yiamouyiannis

A 36-year-old male, Apollo was initially diagnosed with a class II left shoulder separation with impingement syndrome (2003) and a fractured scaphoid in left hand (2002). He has a B.S. in Exercise Science, is certified through the ISSA-International Sport Science Association and works as a fitness trainer. He is an expert level cross country mountain biker, snowboarder, competitive amateur bodybuilder, and a sport-class 24-hour endurance mountain bike racer. Apollo is currently preparing to get his CSCS credential and trains with Jon for hands-on instruction and insight into CSCS techniques.

Treatment history:

Released from Physical Therapy for shoulder in 2003 and participated in the BioMechanix program immediately after to improve shoulder stability and increase overall muscle size, strength and endurance. Left hand in cast for several months until healed.

Results:

• Improved proximal stability of shoulder and full range of motion without pain
• Left hand asymptomatic
• Increased overall strength and endurance
• Performing advanced level plyometrics for upper and lower body
• Decreased overall body fat from 17% to 8%

Strength gains:

• Squats 275×12 to 315×25
• Straight bar bicep curls 95×12 to 115×15
• Front neck pulldown 180×10 to 200×12
• Bench pressed his body weight 185lbs for 28 consecutive repetitions

Kenny Howe

Client: Kenny Howe 89yr old male

An 89-year-old male, Kenny’s initial diagnosis was spinal stenosis, lumbar vertebrae, right acromio-clavicular discomfort, chronic arterial atrial fibrillation regulated by pacemaker (2004, 2007), and a short walking gate. he also had a history of stroke (2007) with paralysis of right side of face and decreased function of right arm and was in a wheelchair as a result because of increased fatigue

Treatment history

Kenny’s program at BioMechanix was a strength and conditioning program designed to improve functional mechanics and metabolic conditions.

Results:

• Limited use of wheelchair
• Improved walking gate, including elimination of foot dragging due to improved dorsi flexion and hip flexor strength
• Able to sit and stand on own without assistance and is capable of doing this 15x consecutively
• Face paralysis almost unnoticeable
• Capable of 25 minutes aerobic activity on stationary bike at low level with normal heart rate and blood pressure responses
• Bilateral equal upper extremity strength Improved mental state post stroke with 99% recovery

Nance Rosen – Degenerative Disc Disease

Client: Nance Rosen

A 52-year-old female, Nance was initially diagnosed during physical therapy as having degenerative disc disease and C5/C6 (2003), following  lumbar disc surgery (1982, 1992). Her current diagnosis was spinal stenosis, lumbar vertebrae, mild structural scoliosis, and joint hyper mobility in all ranges except cervical vertebrae

Treatment history:

Nance had received cervical rehab at Sibley Spine Center for facet joint syndrome (2005) and moved to BioMechanix in order to participate in a strength and conditioning program in conjunction with physical therapy to improve overall functional mechanics.

Results:

• Increased proximal and distal joint stability
• Increased core strength
• Decreased body fat and increased lean body mass (139 lbs to 124 lbs)
• Pain free in back and neck
• Improved posture
• Decreased recurvatum
• Improved proprioception and eccentric loading techniques

Strength Gains:

• Squat: 45×10 reps to 115×10 reps
• Seated rows: 30×12 to 90×10
• Dumbell chest press: 8×10 to 30×10
• Front neck pulldown: 30×12 to 80×10
• Supine leg press: 50×12 to 140×15

Rina Doost – Chondromalacia Patellae

Client: Rina Doost

A 23-year-old female, Rina was initially diagnosed with chondromalacia patellae in her left knee due to a tight illiotibial band and hamstring muscle groups. She was also dealing with decreased hamstring flexibility bilaterally 50 degrees range of motion (40 degrees short of recommended norms), hamstring/quadriceps strength imbalance bilaterally, functional scoliosis, increased lumbar lordosis, genu valgus, and forward head rounded shoulders posture (FHRS).

Treatment history:

Rina was discharged from physical therapy with mild improvement for chondromalacia (2005). Her BioMechanix strength and conditioning program was designed to improve overall fitness levels and knee pain.

Results:

• Increased core strength and lean body mass
• Decreased body weight from 135 lbs to 123 lbs
• Increased overall flexibility to functional norms, hamstring flexibility to 90 degrees-40 degree improvement
• Left knee chondromalacia completely asymptomatic
• Normal lumbar lordosis with improved posture
• Performing high level lower body plyometrics with excellent eccentric loading techniques

Strength gains:

• Pull ups with 70 lbs assistance x12 reps to 8-body weight pull ups with no assistance. Bench press 35×10 to 75 x12
• Leg press no weight added x15 to 180 lbs additional weight x10
• Deadlifts 35×10 to 85×12