14 Apr Standing Hamstring Stretch

Reduction in flexibility of the hamstring has been reported to be associated with occurrence of back pain in adolescents and adults in cross-sectional studies (Salminen 1992, Hultman 1992). Thus, hamstring flexibility is important for general health and fitness (Fasen 2009, Smith 2008). It is important to...

14 Apr Dowel Chest Stretch

The Pectoralis Major is a large muscle that fans the entire chest region. It can be divided into 2 portions: The sternal (assisting in shoulder extension) and clavicular fibers (assisting in shoulder flexion) Here is a great exercise you can use as an activation drill to...

14 Apr Glute Ladder Burner

In late stage rehab, it's important to start working on dynamic movements and prepare athletes to return to sport. Plyometrics and agility drills should be a staple in this phase of rehab. Here's a neat exercise I began using at the end of my sessions...

14 Apr Stiff Vs. Romanian Deadlift

14 Apr Reformer Handstands for Overhead Plyometrics

Here's a neat little exercise I used with a young female gymnast who experienced pain with handstands and back handsprings. While she had a multitude of physical impairments contributing to her condition, her BIGGEST movement fault was her handstand/back handspring elbow and neck position. She...

14 Apr Serratus Activation

Serratus Anterior Activation [Improve your scapular stability] . Many have asked about the video on the IG story yesterday- in short this exercise will help to improve upward rotation of the scapula during shoulder elevation. I particularly like to use this exercise when motor control of the...

14 Apr Hip Strengthening + Progression

Single Leg Stance with Hip flexion and rotation/ Standing Fire Hydrant/Gluteus Medius Wall Lean [Strengthen the Hips!!] . After yesterday’s post, many were curious as to why we weren't strengthening in a functional manner- which for most people will be in a weight bearing position. The goal...

14 Apr Nordic Hamstring Curl Regressions

We're big fans of the nordic curl, and have highlighted many variations of it in the past. However, this one by @trustmephysiotherapist takes the cake. In comparison to the lat pull down variation we recently posted (2nd clip), this is a lot safer. You don't...

14 Apr Hip Raise And Drop

Why is recruitment of the Gluteal Muscles so difficult? One reason is poor representational area in the primary motor cortex for these muscles! (Dr. Powers) . Here is a great way to improve muscle recruitment of the hip abductors, particularly the gluteus medius! . Evidence suggests that static isometric glute...

14 Apr Segmental Cervical Flexion and Extension with Dr. Joe Godges

Don't Forget About Training The Cervical Extensors!! Mike is currently in China learning from the godfather of the Clinical Practice Guidelines himself, Joe Godges. Here a great exercise for your patients with neck pain, especially those with whiplash induced neck pain, that targets not just the...