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Injured! Now what?

Marc David 5 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 10 months ago 8

What if you get injured or quit after a set because of a strain? Should there be a rehab option that is in essence multiple deloads?


I got a tweak while on my 1st set of smashing a new record deadlifts. 

Bummer!  But there is no way I'm going to deload for 1 week and hit it again.  I'd like some way instead of how many reps.. to say "Injury" or something.

The the app knows.. okay.. he/she said on Set 2 there's an injury.

Therefore, I'll skip this exercise for X weeks.. and then I came back.. I'll do 4 weeks of a 50% effort....

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Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's in beta! From the announcement:

Injury rehab mode is coming! It’s one of our top requested features, so I’m pumped to bring it to you. With this version coming up in beta, you’ll be able to tap More and Injury rehab next to any exercise. The app will then walk you though the steps required to recalibrate that exercise, or swap it if it's too painful. As with all things injury, we highly recommend medical supervision. Learn more at https://dr-muscle.com/bodybuilding-injuries/.

This update also includes a new and improved exercise menu that lets you view your history for any given exercise quickly and instructions to superset exercises.


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You should build a program for each body part

exercises to do post surgery & after a few months.

And your doctor or PT can modify

This is a feature no one has. Period.

That’s what I am doing. My doctor said I would never be able to have full motion & would Never be able to do a pull-up. But 7 weeks later I have full motion & I could do pull-ups but I am scared. I am going to wait another month or 2 afraid from retearing.

I even thought why don’t I pause this I can’t use for 2 years & then said let me use it for other body parts & rehab. Been tremendous.

I agree this would be helpful. I just had a total knee replacement and as I finish my flexibility cycle will be going to a split routine with very light leg work. It would be good to denote this not as a Delia’s but a rehab phase. 

Under review

I recently had total knee replacement and have diligently been doing upper body, and now I am shifting back to non body weight exercises for my legs. After two months post surgery I am disproportionately behind on leg capability. Have you considered a recovery/rehab option that a user can check for a bodypart and then opt out when appropriate?

Planned

This is one of our top requested features, so I'm pumped to announce we've started working on it!


At this stage, we'd like your feedback before we implement anything. Here's what it would look like:

  1. Tap More next to any exercise
  2. Tap Injury rehab
  3. You see an overlay:

    Injury rehab
    Recalibrate for injury recovery. Medical supervision highly recommended.
    Learn more // Got it

  4. Tap Learn more
  5. Read https://dr-muscle.com/bodybuilding-injuries/
  6. Tap Got it
  7. You see an overlay:
    Biceps Curl
    How much can you lift without pain 5 times?

    If you enter 0, the app will recommends you swap for another exercise that doesn't hurt.

    If you enter anything else (e.g. 10 lbs), the app will help you work back up slowly from that weight. During your rehab, you should avoid pain and work back up gradually, focusing on good form.

Does that all make sense? Please let me know what you think in the next 3 days.

Carl


this sounds like it is on the right track. Additionally, there should be a way to manipulate rep range and probably sets exclusively for the rehab area. In my case, I am getting back to normal post knee replacement and need to stay in the 15-20 rep range. However, for upper body I am staying with the suggested workout

Hi Wayne,

Thanks for chiming in!

Right now, you can customize reps at the exercise level by tapping More and Settings next to any exercise. Then toggle on Use custom reps. You could do that during your injury rehab, and toggle the setting back off when you're ready to return to normal training for that exercise. That would also let you choose a specific range for each exercise (e.g. for upper vs lower body like you're saying).


Would that work?


Best,


Carl

Carl, yes that works!  Appreciate you adding this capability as we all get to a point where you need to back off on something even more than a deload session. Good stuff!

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Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's in beta! From the announcement:

Injury rehab mode is coming! It’s one of our top requested features, so I’m pumped to bring it to you. With this version coming up in beta, you’ll be able to tap More and Injury rehab next to any exercise. The app will then walk you though the steps required to recalibrate that exercise, or swap it if it's too painful. As with all things injury, we highly recommend medical supervision. Learn more at https://dr-muscle.com/bodybuilding-injuries/.

This update also includes a new and improved exercise menu that lets you view your history for any given exercise quickly and instructions to superset exercises.


Image 102



If you're in the beta:
On Android, you can already download the update. On iPhone? You'll have to wait 7-10 days for Apple to release it. To update:
– Open the store app on your phone
– Search for Dr. Muscle
– Tap update

Not in the beta? Click here to join: https://dr-muscle.com/beta-program/. Otherwise, you'll get a notification inside the app in 7-10 days when the public version comes out.

Now would be a good time to suggest and vote for our next feature. Please visit https://muscle.userecho.com/.

We've released 46 updates in 2021 (one a week or so). For the full list, see https://dr-muscle.com/timeline/.

Love Dr. Muscle? Upgrade to annual to get 4 months free. Training with a partner? Add them to your account for 50% off. Need help with your diet? Dr. Muscle now includes meal plans! Tap Get meal plan on your home page to get started.

Wanna do us a huge favor? Leave us a review on the app store. It's one of the main ways new people learn about us. It will take less than 2 minutes, and it would really help out!

Really appreciate your support and suggestions to improve the app. Thanks!

Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle