Here's What You Need To Know... 1. Spinal manipulation is here to stay. Why? It's an effective and efficient way to increase mobility, reduce pain and remediate faulty movements patterns when implemented strategically into treatment. 2. Spinal manipulation dates back thousands of years, but recently the popularization of single modality traditionalist based chiropractors has [...]
The glutes are the functional cornerstone of the human body, and anyone who doesn't agree should review their movement anatomy and gross human biomechanics. The glutes also happen to be one of the most neglected regions for most lifters who are caught up in the hysteria of overly traditional training. Here's why using the [...]
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 [...]
The Slippery Slope of Pre Training Physical Preparation Do you warm up before your training sessions? By now, the answer is probably yes since the industry has force-fed you the idea of the dynamic warm up being the most pivotal aspect of training and fitness. But the more important question is how are [...]
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 [...]
