Here's What You Need To Know... 1. If you are habitually stretching your hamstrings day after day with little flexibility to show for it, it's safe to say that stretching isn't working for you, so time to figure out something that actually produces results. 2. Not all "tight" hamstrings are the same, [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. When it comes to foam rolling, there are no absolutes no matter what the experts say. When intelligently programmed with goals in mind, foam rolling can be a highly effective tool for improving movement quality, performance and recovery. Just depends if you are using it correctly. [...]
Why do people automatically assume that endless amounts of static stretching and foam rolling will provide them with transferable benefits in the gym, sport and their daily lives? The stretching myths need to be dispelled, especially as it pertains to the most commonly stretched area of the body, the hip. From attempting [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. The kneeling push up is NOT a safe and effective way to train the push up, period. By using this variation, you'll not only make little to no progress in upper body strength, but may even get hurt in the process. 2. The kneeling [...]
What is the number one focus for a strength coach or sports performance physical therapist working with athletes and clients with the goal of reimplementing training and sport? If you answered "get them back on the field as quickly as possible," you may be feeding into the systemic problem that we are facing [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. The practice of Dry Needling has been around for decades and continues to improve Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal function. As these techniques, methods improve, so do the practitioners skill set, making this treatment strategy one of the most effective in the world of rehabilitation. 2. The advancements in dry needling [...]
The Future of Advanced Physical Therapy With the continuum of advancements in the field of physical therapy, rehabilitation and athletic performance, it's truly amazing how some of the most innovative methods in the field are expediting recovery, preventing injuries and improving physical performance better than ever before. I am proud to bring [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. Ladies, peeing during workouts or physical activity is not normal, and shouldn't just be brushed off as a part of life. There's a way to fix it. 2. Developing strong pelvic floor control and function involves more than just practicing your kegel exercises every day! This [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. Foam rolling before activity isn't lengthening your muscles, nor increasing ranges of motion. It is, however, wasting your time, energy and focus that should be devoted to your training, while possibly predisposing you to injury. 2. The interconnections between body segments and tissues such as [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. It is estimated that over 200,000 ACL injuries occur in the United States every year. Despite approximately 90% of people opting for ACL reconstruction surgery, significant risk for re-injury after repair remains. 2. Despite the current trends in the physical therapy and rehabilitation communities, [...]
