Boardman, Ohio · In Person + Virtual Worldwide
Rebuild the
knee. Skip the
surgery.
The Knee Lab pairs a Doctor of Physical Therapy background with evidence-based ATG knee ability training to get active adults and athletes back to squatting, running, and playing. The knee gets built up, not just rested.
Knee Lab Standards Assessment
- 01Patrick Step — 100% BW × 10 reps
- 05Pistol / Shotgun Squat — 25% BW × 6
- 07Couch Stretch — 20 reps each leg
- 10ATG Back Squat — 100% BW + Chains × 3
- 12Nordic — 1 Ecc, 1 MSL, 1 Ben Patrick
- 15Tib Bar Raise — 20% BW × 20 reps
The same movement-standard testing used with real clients, applied to your knee from day one.
As Taught Daily on @kneescience
DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Youngstown State University
ATG
Certified Coach, Athletic
Truth Group, limited worldwide
MRI
Verified tissue reattachment
documented in client imaging
5+
Years applying research
to real training results
The Old Playbook
Rest.
Ice.
Surgery.
Repeat.
If you've got a cranky knee, an MRI showing a tear, or a surgeon already talking dates, you've probably heard some version of the same advice: rest it, ice it, maybe try some passive PT, and if it doesn't improve, operate.
The problem is that rest alone doesn't rebuild tissue capacity. It just buys time while the muscles around the joint get weaker, so when you do try to get back to sport, the knee is even less prepared for load than before.
- Pain that flares every time you squat, kneel, or take the stairs
- A tear on the scan and a surgery date on the calendar, with no other plan offered
- Months of "taking it easy" that leave the knee weaker, not stronger
- Fear of re-injury the moment you try to run, cut, or jump again
The Knee Lab exists for the active adults and athletes who want a different path, one built on loading the knee correctly instead of avoiding it.
The Knee Lab Method
Four steps.
One rebuilt knee.
01
Standards Assessment
We baseline your knee against the same movement standards used with athletes: flexion range, strength, and control. The plan gets built on that data, not guesswork.
02
Personalized Programming
You get a Google Sheets program built directly off your assessment findings. It's a plan for your knee specifically, updated as you progress, not a generic handout.
03
Coaching Calls
Monthly zoom sessions with Dr. Ken to progress your load, refine technique, and adjust the plan the moment something changes.
04
Community + Accountability
Lifetime access to the Knee Lab group chat means you're never troubleshooting a flare-up or a plateau alone.
Male Knee/Ankle Standards
The 15 standards every
knee is tested against.
Before we write a single day of programming, we baseline your knee against these movement standards, the same ones used to track progress with every Knee Lab client.
- 01Patrick Step — 100% BW × 10 reps on 6" box @ 31X1
- 02Poliquin Step — 75% BW × 10 reps on 6" box @ 31X1
- 03Petersen Step — 50% BW × 10 reps on 6" box @ 21X1
- 04Flat Foot / Wedge ATG Split Squat — 75% BW × 5 on flat ground @32X1
- 05Pistol / Shotgun Squat — 25% BW × 6 @31X1
- 06KOT Squat — 10 reps @ 2 inches of padding @4131
- 07Couch Stretch — 20 reps each leg, no stretch
- 08Reverse Nordic — 5 reps, shoulders to 6 inches of padding
- 09VMO Squat — 25% BW × 20 reps @3130
- 10ATG Back Squat — 100% BW + chains × 3 @31X1
- 11ATG Front Squat — 75% BW + chains × 3 @31X1
- 12Nordic — 1 eccentric, 1 MSL, 1 Ben Patrick
- 13Slant Straight Leg Calf Raise — 25% BW × 12 reps @21X2
- 14Slant KOT Calf Raise — 25% BW × 12 reps @21X2
- 15Tib Bar Raise — 20% BW × 20 reps @11X1
Standards shown reflect the male knee/ankle testing battery. Your assessment is adapted to your body, history, and goals. This is the framework, not a one-size-fits-all script.
About Dr. Ken
Research-backed.
Athlete-tested.
Kenny built his foundation with a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Youngstown State University. He then spent five years as an online form coach inside Ben Patrick's Athletic Truth Group, rising to become one of the few L3 Certified ATG Coaches in the world.
He returned to Youngstown State for his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, rounding out that training with real clinical experience across outpatient, hospital, and cash-based care settings. That combination is what shaped his own practice, the Youngstown Knee Lab.
Between his years coaching with ATG and his own clients at the Knee Lab, Kenny has helped close to thousands of people of every age and background, guiding successful recoveries from ACL tears, meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, and other knee issues.
He especially loves teaching the data behind non-surgical recovery, using his platform to share research and real client results that give people going through knee injuries a reason to hope.
Follow @kneescience →Real Clients, Real Knees
Results you can see
on the imaging.
I have healed my ruptured ACL with rehab. Surgeon is amazed. Thank you for giving me the confidence to continue down this path and turn down surgery.
— Helen Jones, age 54
First scan 12/31/24 · Second scan 7/18/25
Michael overcame an ACL tear without surgery, in less than 100 days.
Dr. Ken is amazing! He is very knowledgeable but talks to you so you can understand what exercises you need and how to do them properly.
— Bob B., Knee Lab Client
More client stories are added regularly. Follow along in real time on @kneescience.
Questions
Before you
book a call.
Do I need to live near Boardman, Ohio?
No. Most Knee Lab members train fully virtually, anywhere in the world, through monthly zoom coaching and personalized programming. In-person sessions are also available if you're local to the Youngstown / Boardman area.
Will this replace my surgeon's recommendation?
The Knee Lab is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment, and Dr. Ken will never tell you to ignore your physician. What this program does is build the strength and capacity of the tissue around your knee, using evidence-based training. Many members use it to inform a fuller conversation with their surgeon about their options, before or after any procedure.
What is ATG, exactly?
ATG (Athletic Truth Group) is a training methodology developed by Ben Patrick, focused on building knee resilience through full-range, progressively loaded movement instead of avoiding the ranges that cause pain. Dr. Ken is a Certified ATG Coach, one of a limited number worldwide.
How is this different from the physical therapy I've already tried?
Traditional PT often leans on passive modalities like ice, stim, and gentle stretching, with a short course of visits. The Knee Lab combines Dr. Ken's Doctor of Physical Therapy background with ongoing, progressively loaded personal training and ATG-based programming, so your knee keeps adapting long after the initial assessment.
I've already had surgery. Can this still help?
Yes. Many members join post-surgery to rebuild strength, range, and confidence the operation alone doesn't restore.
How do I get started?
Fill out the short intake form below with your name, what's going on with your knee, what you've already tried, and your goals. Dr. Ken reviews it personally and you'll book a free call to talk through the right plan for you.
Start Here
Tell us what's
going on with
your knee.
Two minutes to fill out. Dr. Ken reviews every submission personally before your free call.
✓ Your name and what's going on
✓ How long you've dealt with it
✓ What you've already tried
✓ What you're training toward