Finn Addy on Rehabbing Jumper's Knee with a 45-inch Vertical

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Patellar Tendon Issues 02:57 Finn Addy's Dunking Journey and Injury 06:02 Rehabilitation and Recovery Process 08:52 Training Adjustments and Strength Training 12:08 Current Training Regimen and Future Goals 19:48 Managing Performance and Pain During Training 22:02 Training Regimen: Lifts and Plyometrics 23:29 Injury History and Its Impact on Performance 26:03 Reflections on Past Training Decisions 28:07 Strength Training and Its Importance for Jumpers 30:03 Navigating Pain Management and Recovery 33:04 Future Goals and Expectations for Recovery 37:05 Community Insights and Learning from Others Takeaways Finn Addy is a professional dunker with a 45-inch vertical. He experienced a significant knee injury during a dunk contest. Resting completely was not effective for his recovery. Gradual exposure to jumping helped in his rehabilitation. Switching to two-leg jumps was a key adjustment. Strength training became crucial in his recovery process. Diet plays a role in managing knee pain. Dynamic stretching is preferred over static stretching for warm-ups. Finn's current training includes a mix of jumping and strength work. He has learned to manage his training load to prevent further injuries. Performance drops or pain dictate training volume. Next-day lifting helps alleviate discomfort after dunking. Shoe choice and court surface impact knee pain. Slow lifts and isometric exercises are beneficial. Strength training is crucial for high jumpers. Pain management requires patience and consistency. Gradual exposure to jumping volume is essential. Community insights shape training approaches. Injury history influences current performance. Recovery timelines can vary significantly.  Finn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finnaddy1/  Finn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1footdisciple  Finn on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finnaddy1  Website: https://finnaddy.com  Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-172-finn-addy-on-rehabbing-jumpers-knee-with-a-45-inch-vertical/