WHAT IS VIRTUAL MOBILITY COACH?
The Ready State Virtual Mobility Coach is like having a virtual Kelly Starrett in your pocket.
Get early access to the latest promotions, blog articles, and all things to get you READY!
WHAT IS VIRTUAL MOBILITY COACH?
The Ready State Virtual Mobility Coach is like having a virtual Kelly Starrett in your pocket.
Relieve pain, prevent injury, and increase performance. Get customized mobility coaching developed by Dr. Kelly Starrett.
The Ready State 101 course reveals the core principles of Dr. Kelly Starrett’s coaching methods. Gain the expertise to improve anyone’s movement.
The Ready State 102 course is an advanced six-week online course with both self-paced material and LIVE virtual Q&A calls.
Get one-on-one remote movement and mobility coaching from a certified Ready State coach.
Apply for private coaching with the world's #1 movement and mobility expert.
Kelly Starrett’s custom pain protocols teach you the simple and effective methods to treat all your pain and stiffness—for good.
Look good while you mobilize!
Shop exclusive tanks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more.
The TRS store offers a wide variety of mobility tools & kits perfect for your pre/post workout routines.
Kelly has written many books about movement, mechanics, and mobility which have made the New York Times bestseller list.
World-class experts reveal how to get — and stay — ready…for anything. Join hosts Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett for this eye-opening podcast.
Discover comprehensive resources and articles written by certified coaches and experts in the field.
The Ready State helps everyday athletes enjoy better movement, agility, and strength — with less pain and more protection against injury, especially as they get older.
Our work with elite athletes serves as the proving grounds for our methods. Most people don’t play professional sports. But if our methods help athletes at the highest levels, they can work for anyone.
Daily Mobility Exercises by Dr. Kelly Starrett › Forums › General › Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years! › Re: Chronic IT band/quad TIGHTNESS and knee pain (chondromalacia patella?) for 6 years!
Since you posted about the deep core muscles and posture I’ve been trying to pay more attention to it. In the past I was mostly doing side lying planks with a isometric holds, 1 minute on 15 seconds rest, 4 times on each side. I’ve started adding some more front planks with my arms out further than in the past. I’ve also started to work on releasing my psoas, laying on a lacrosse or softball and breathing, bringing my leg up then straightening while pinning the psoas down. After releasing the psoas I feel a release that flows down to my SI joint and down to the lateral quads. On the bike I’ve been paying attention to engaging my core during my pedal stroke. It’s easiest on the road bike, as soon as I suck in and engage my core I feel I can apply more power to the pedals and my knees seem happier. Only been trying this for a couple rides, but I think neglecting my deep abdominals was playing into the screwed up movement patterns I am stuck in. It’s hard because I feel like I start focusing on one thing that seemingly helps but then neglect some other piece that is key to getting better. So far the exercises or movements that have helped the most: