My name is Martin Koban, and since 2011, I have been helping people with knee pain regain a normal life. I work with professional athletes, recreational athletes, and everyday people from all over the world.
Everything you read on MartinKoban.com is:
- Backed by scientific studies
- Written by someone who has experienced knee pain firsthand
- Supported by insights from expert clinicians
References
| 2012 | Graduated from TU Dresden with a degree in Linguistics. |
| 2013 | Published my book Beating Patellar Tendonitis (English, over 300 five-star reviews on Amazon.com). |
| 2013 | Brief collaboration with the German women’s national volleyball team. |
| 2014 | Released an evidence-based course on knee pain rehabilitation through biomechanical strengthening exercises, Total Knee Health (English, results available here: [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5]). |
| 2015 | Worked with professional basketball player Boštjan Nachbar. He reported feeling “95% better” in the following season. |
| 2016 | Worked with kite-surfing legend Dimitri Maramenides. Later, I temporarily paused my public work due to becoming a father. |
| 2017 – 2018 | Comprehensive knowledge update on patellar tendinopathy by reviewing over 700 studies. |
| 2019 | Released the Tough Tendons course on patellar tendinopathy rehabilitation through progressive strengthening with slow resistance exercises (Feedback from doctors on the course: here and here). |
| 2020 – 2024 | Independent research on chronic knee conditions. I have reviewed 1,767 studies on topics including chondromalacia patellae, Hoffa-Kastert syndrome, iliotibial band friction syndrome, genu recurvatum, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Larsen-Johansson disease, osteoarthritis, patellofemoral instability, patellar tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome, plica syndrome, and quadriceps tendon tendinopathy. |
| 2024 | Released The Knee Reboot course for evidence-based knee strengthening tailored to individual pre-existing conditions. |
| 2024 | Published the book Der Knie Neustart, a scientifically backed program for strengthening the knees through simple exercises with minimal time commitment. |
Success Stories
“I am doing the exercises you proposed and I see amazing results in very short time. Your help is extremely appreciated and I am sure, soon enough I will be able to sign up for a bike racing as I feel my knee getting stronger day after day.”
Marco Costa
“I am not an athlete. I am in my 60’s and knew that I did not want to live the rest of my life with knee pain. You enabled me to make my knees strong again and I am grateful.”
Mark Sievers
“Saw huge improvements from basically being maimed before. I am still adjusting to not needing to brace for pain when getting up from a seat, something that wasn’t possible a short while ago.”
Anna Pergilli
“I am not one to normally leave reviews but the results after just 1 week is amazing!.”
Glen
You can find countless more success stories in my book reviews on Amazon, on my course pages, and in my YouTube videos.
What Doctors Say
My method has been used and recommended by doctors.
As a family physician I am often confronted with different tendon disorders, but since I also work as a basketball coach, the most common tendon problem I’m faced with is patellar tendinopathy.
Many of the patients have already had a long ordeal with different therapeutic approaches when I first see them. NSAIDs [anti-inflammatories], physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, and autologous blood injections are certainly the most common treatments. Surgery is helpful in only a few cases. So far, however, it has been difficult to provide the patient with an overall concept that allows them to stay permanently pain-free.
2 years ago, I came across the work of Martin Koban for the first time online. I was fascinated by his comprehensive examination of the topic, because all relevant aspects are examined according to scientific criteria. His motivating and engaging style makes it easy to learn more about the subject. So I started recommending his book and course to my patients. Together with a friendly physiotherapist, we also developed a treatment concept based on the findings of Martin’s course.
After a while, we noticed the success of the patients. In particular, with some of my affected players, I actually saw a permanent improvement.
I myself have completed the whole course and am thrilled with the presentation and the comprehensibility. Through his years of scientific study of the subject, Martin has acquired a profound knowledge that is certainly unique in this form. In addition, he manages to convey this knowledge in a wonderful way. For medical laymen the course is clear and easy to understand.
In summary, I would recommend Martin’s course to every patient with patellar tendonitis. Martin does demand a lot from his students, but if you persevere through the course and follow its advice, you will be rewarded with a permanent improvement of this tedious and frustrating injury.
Dr. med Benjamin Bode
Specialist for Internal Medicine Ultrasound Instructor (DEGUM Level II) Waltrop, Germany
Disclaimer: The above represents my personal opinion and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute the providing of medical advice, does not establish a physician patient relationship, and is not a substitute for obtaining individualized professional medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions about your medical condition. I have not received any monetary or non-monetary incentive for sharing my opinion and have no conflicts of interests to disclose.
You can find more doctor reviews of my work here.
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I have spent 12+ years researching knee pain. I have published three books and several training courses about the topic.
My work has been reviewed by doctors and has produced thousands of success stories, with new ones coming in every day. I’d love for you to be among them.
In my experience, everyone can get better with the right approach.
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