Step downs are a stable in my lower extremity rehab progressions and for good reason. You can isolate/bias one leg without any "cheating" using the other leg like on squats, deadlifts, or lunge variations. Furthermore, depending on which direction (forward, sideways, backwards) the step...

We've covered ton's of different types of banded glute activation drills here on our page. One of the most important things to consider when doing a monster walk is to PAUSE and MOVE SLOW. That brief bit of time on one leg should be...

Shown here is one of our favorite introductory exercises for core and pillar stabilization. You must FIRST MASTER THE BASICS AND FUNDAMENTALS before moving into more progressed "fancy" stuff!! One of the biggest mistakes we see with the chop is people simply leaning into...

Gaining full active terminal knee extension is one of the most important things after any knee injury or surgery, especially after an ACLr. While there are many more “fancy” drills I incorporate from time to time, the single most important thing I emphasize to...

Hip prep is a series of 6 exercises. I use it with my patients to prime the glutes and lower body in general before getting into more dynamic and plyometric activities. I will make the statement right now: if done RIGHT, it's an absolute...

About to go on soapbox…I absolutely hate hearing people say that physical therapy is boring or not challenging. When in PT, you should absolutely be pushed smartly by a DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (that knows and respects tissue healing timeframes). When you get stronger,...

Repost a series of stories we posted a month ago on a running analysis and subsequent running correction + drills I used with a collegiate cross country runner. Would love to hear what you guys think.🔊 Sound off in the comments! With movement correction...

These are some of my favorite lunge matrixes I use with my patients. Of course, you need to start with teaching each movement in isolation before combining them. I typically start programming these in when I'm switching to a more power based cycle, after...

When it comes to “warming up” and mobility work before lifting, it’s more about priming the nervous system than it is actually physiologically “warming up” the tissues or “lengthening them out.” So I’d much rather staying moving throughout my mobility warm up than hold...

Education: Walking in the dark is one of the most common causes for falls and injuries. Instead of getting up in the middle of the night and grabbing the walls hoping you won’t trip, install a nightlight! Nightlights are an excellent addition to your home...

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