Slant Board Exercise Equipment Review by Physical Therapist
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Figuring out which home exercise equipment you should purchase can be a daunting task. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, allow me to help you review popular products (slantboard) to see whether or not they are worth the investment! The slantboard is gaining popularity due to Ben Patrick's Knees over toes program. The slantboard can be used to help reduce the pain associated with patellar or quad tendonitis. The knee pain associated with these conditions can be very discouraging. The slantboard might be just what you need for your home exercise equipment to get you over the hump! Should you try it or should you trash it? I will review products across 5 categories:
1. Price
2. Effectiveness
3. Ease of Use
4. Safety
5. Functionality
Across these categories, I will make a recommendation as to whether or not you should add this particular prodcut to your home exercise equipment arsenal. There are many slantboards available on the market and this video is not an endorsement for any particular slantboard. Instead, I am examining whether the general idea of a slantbaord is right for you. The slantboard is a versatile tool that you might find helpful. Be sure to watch the video to the end to see my recommendation!
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If anyone is interested, I have Hallux Limitus that over the years has worked pain way up into my hips and back.
I got 4 different boards that Amazon has at an auction for $25. If you’re going to buy one, I would recommend spending extra and get the larger option and the handle slots come in very handy to move around. I don’t remember the price, but I have one that doesn’t have the grip pads on the bottom and I’m trying to find another use for it. Using it as a slant board almost ended bad.
I’ve only been non-structured stuff on it. Just experimenting and not wanting to cause any damage. Standing at different angles and placing weight load differently with some twisting etc.
It has made a world of difference. I would say that everyone should have one around the house.
Thanks. I'm doing my research, as have just started on my strength training journey. Having six one-hour sessions, with the focus on improving the weakness in my knees and hips due to arthritis. I will continue at home, so am collecting advice on the types of equipment and exercises may help someone at the beginning of their journey. This video and your suggestions have really helped inform me. Thank you.
Great information. I am MOST impressed by your responses to the many questions....well done!
Thank you!
Thanks for the info!
You bet! Hope it helped
I like this concept for a channel. Awesome work
Thank you so much!
Genuinely useful Information, Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Can you please talk about the QL and how to restore balance to the force? My hips don’t just dip. They drop. And my abs don’t fire and I know it’s because of the god damn QL
When the hips drop as bad as it sounds like your do it is usualy a sing of hip abductor (glute medius) weakness and not QL. QL will actually overwork to as a way of compensating for a weak glut medius.
Great video. BTW what kind of adjustable weights are they on the table?
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What angle of the board do you think is best and what does kneesovertoesguy use?
Studies often use 25 degrees - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15665207.
Ben uses Slanbtboard guy's slantboard which is also 25 degrees.
@@MovementProjectPT thanks for your reply
any research on the preferred angle of the slant? I believe some of the boards have an adjustable angle--
Great question! Most of the research studies looking at the decline squat for patellar tendon dysfunctions featured a decline angle of 25 degrees.One small study looked at different angles and the impact on various muscles. Here's the link if you are interested: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28149400/
The one in the video looks like it is a 30 degree to me though.
24 degrees
The above mentioned article suggests that there is little benefit when the angle goes beyond 15-20 degrees unless the purpose is to offer an additional stability challenge to the knee joint. Other than that the article it’s hard to comprehend unless you’re a doctor or scientist
Got mines today!!!
Hope it helps you. That one arm chin up on your channel is pretty impressive!
@@MovementProjectPT appreciate it!!
Curious why you recommend only 60 degree depth and not going all the to the bottom into full ROM?
Beyond 60 was found to increase kneecap pressure to unsafe levels. You can go deeper but could have problems if you are not careful. ATG program does provide some guidance
Hey! Is it worth it to get one if I don't have patellar nor quad tendonitis? I have osteochondritis dissecans of the lateral femoral condyle, what's in it for me if I get a slant board?
For sure. Assuming you don't have some underlying systemic cause, OCD is driven by excessive and abnormal forces in the knee as well. Always seek clearance from your PT and/or doctor before adding any new program with you condition becasue it depends on your stage of recovery.
@@MovementProjectPT thanks for responding! I had genu valgum, which was corrected by a femur osteotomy, so I'd say I have in fact an underlying systemic condition. A portion of my cartilage isn't actual cartilage but fibrocartilage. What would your answer be considering this??
@@nicolasriq Wow... that's a massive procedure. All strengthening exercise is about shifting the load from the joint to the muscles so this would help you. Just need to go slow and regress appropriately. I recommend using his program so they can walk you through it
@@MovementProjectPTThanks!!
when humans squat on a hill to use the bathroom they go far past 60 degrees .. unless injured full range of motion is best
Agreed!!
When I am looking to optimize diet and exercise, I think about how we evolved - in fact, I think lots of people are starting to think that way which is why we have keto, carnivore etc. However, our ancestors over millions of years of evolution from Australopithecus, through Homo Habilis, Erectus, Heidelbergensis, Neanderthals etc., have two things in common. 1. They all were much more physically active than modern humans, and 2. Not one of them EVER did a warm-up, cool-down or therapeutic stretch before running from a carnivore, chasing down a meal, fighting for their life etc. And yet, the first thing modern humans do when they arrive at the gym (or review a piece of exercise equipment) is to figure out how they can waste 30 minutes of their life by 'stretching' instead of exercising. I guess evolution played a cruel trick on us by allowing us to function effectively for millions of years without stretching, and now nature's mistake is being rectified by modern fitness professionals.
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@@BigMo33huh? Referring to my response or the original comment?
I've seen slantboards eccentric single leg squats referred a lot in litterature for patellar tendinopathy but not a lot for quad tendinopathy. Is it assumed that both conditions are very similar ? HSR also seems to be popular for both tendinopathies, any opinions regarding one vs the other ?
For the most part, it would be one and the same. The Quad tendon is thicker than the patellar tendon and tends to be less susceptible to the repetitive strain type injuries like "jumper's knee". I see more quad ruptures than I do quad tendinitis. Those are usually in weekend warriors that encounter a forceful eccentric or plyometric load (trampoline park, decelerating running down a steep hill, etc). HSR vs eccentric is an interesting topic. I've always liked the eccentrics because people tolerate it so well. HSR protocols require more supervision to be sure people aren't moving through the phases too quickly. Most research I've seen shows similar outcomes so it would be personal preference. Key for both is an understanding that you should experience some pain when you are doing the movement to make progress.
Thanks!
@@MovementProjectPT Thank you for the answer. I always read that the load is the main factor in rehabing tendon injuries. Does at slant board eccentric squat really load tendons as much as say, a weighted barbell squat ? And does one should add load and/or height to a eccentric slant board squat for progressions ? I've seen studies that did indeed add weight to the progression.
@@RedheadTraining Yes, adding load or height will make the training more intense which is one variable to produce more "shock" for a training response. Another options is to increase frequency of training, repetitions, or altering speed of reps. The key (in my mind) is to only increase one variable at a time and only 1x/week so you know what is the cause of progress or lack of progress.
@@MovementProjectPT I understand, thank you. Most studies shows you should have sufficient rest day between sessions to ensure correct adaptation (36 to 48h), I assume this also applies to the slant board protocol when starting out ? Also if one can tolerate the concentric portion, it should be done, I suppose ? The way I see it slant board single leg squat are like any other exercices and are just a tool for rehab as much as loaded conventionnel movements. Thank you for answering.
@@RedheadTraining You are correct about the slantboard simply being a tool to shift loads. The rest required is dependent entirely on the volume and intensity of the exercise. You walk every day no problem. For some patients, walking 200 feet will wipe them out for 3 days. Everything has levels.
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1:15 You are not even demonstrating these exercises correctly...
Form looks really off...
Thanks for the comment. I'll be on the lookout for your video to show me how to do it correctly. Of course, I'm kidding. What exactly are you referring to? The single leg step down? Keep in mind, I wasn't hyper focused on my form since it was a product review video.
My video won't be coming out... but if I decide to make one my form will be perfect! You asked which exercise I was referring to.... 🤔...I posted a time stamp showing exactly which particular exercise was being performed entirely incorrectly. Form was sloppy on some of the other exercises, too, but the time-stamped exercise was the one that showed clearly that awareness of how to perform it was non-existent. Your body ought to form a straight line from head to toe here which means leaning back, not being hunched forward. But then again, who am I telling? You are a certified physio, right?
@@Eudaimonia88 Ok thanks!
You’re such a hater. This guy isn’t a “certified” physio he has his DOCTORATE in physical therapy, has over 20 years of clinical experience, and is an orthopedic clinical specialist. He’s simply providing his clinical knowledge, expertise, and recommendation on a product.
@@FuzzyL0g1c In that case, even more reason to adhere to perfect form! Thanks for confirming! 😊