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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...
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...
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...
Prone Rectus Femoris Stretch
After looking at the “lower crossed syndrome” I hope you now understand how if hip flexor tone-Abdominal tone ---Anterior Pelvic Tilt/Lumbar Spine Hyperextension---Low Back irritation. Here is shown a great way to stretch ALL your hip flexors to improve your ability to get into a...
Quadruped Ts and Ys
Episode 342: "Quadruped Ts and Ys" A physical therapist's favorite - the T and the Y exercise. Why, you might ask? Because nearly everyone has weak mid traps and low traps!! . In the quadruped position, cue the scapula and elbow position (core and leg...
How to Properly Cue the Plank Position
Before beginning any movement in the quadruped or plank position, look first at the initial conditions. Is the client in the position you want them to be in? . One of the first things I generally look at is the scapula. Does it lay flush...
Piriformis Stretch Variation
The piriformis is a deep hip muscle under all the glute’s. Piriformis syndrome is a non-discogenic cause of “sciatica” from compression of the sciatic nerve through around the piriformis muscle. (1) . Sciatic nerve passes under the piriformis- 84% Portion of the Sciatic nerve passes...
Reverse Salamander
The Reverse salamander is a great way to improve muscle function of the core in a rotational manner. As shown here when I drop my hips to the left; my torso is in left rotation in relationship to my lower extremity. To get my hips...
Runner's Stork With Swissball
We're big advocates of the stork, or Captain Morgan, exercise for GLUTE STRENGTHENING. Once you can properly perform the stork, try implementing a little bit of sport specific movement into the exercise! Here, I'm trying my best to replicate the biomechanics at the hip for...
Scapula Ball Push On Wall
If you don't know the importance scapular stability by now, then look back at our previous shoulder posts! A weak Serratus Anterior can lead to poor scapulo-humeral rhythm (episode 220 for more info) and shoulder impingement. Here is a great way to stabilize/strengthen the entire...