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Dr. Shirley Sahrmann discusses the principles behind Movement System Impairment Syndromes including defining the movement system and why it is so important, how she classifies the syndromes, accessory motion hypermobility, and more. She also discusses some unique assessment and treatment ideas for the cervical spine, thoracic spine, knee, and foot/ankle....keep reading

This is one of my favorite videos from Gray, and one I actually forward to some of my more curious athletes and patients. He gives a great explanation of the function of the inner core for stability versus the outer core for strength, being symmetrical in all 4 quadrants of the chop and lift, and great instruction on performance of the exercises. Thought I would share it here as well since I do get frequent questions on correct performance of chops/lifts, how do I explain the difference between stability and strength, and the reflex nature of stability....keep reading

This article and video covers everything you need to know how to effectively coach and utilize the assisted squat with counterweight and heels elevated....keep reading

Strength is a very important quality to have in order to achieve a resilient and adaptable body which is resistant to injury. Being stronger also makes ordinary tasks much easier and require less energy expenditure....keep reading

Gray Cook
Those of you who follow my work may have noticed a recent trend pointing at the wisdom of old-school teaching and training. In the three products, Kalos Sthenos: Kettlebells from the Ground Up, Club Swinging Essentials and Dynami: Kettlebells from the Center, we showcase some old school training with a functional and systematic and progressive twist. This was our best attempt to align the wisdom of older training methods with the current understanding of motor learning and developmental progression that a movement screening and corrective exercise approach reveals....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
Last Summer I worked with a college running back who was contemplating quitting football because of chronic hamstring injuries starting in high school and on through his first two years of college. This young man actually had well developed hamstrings, was exceptionally strong, and had great hamstring flexibility. He should! He had been working on hamstring strength and stretching religiously for three years....keep reading

The infrasternal angle is possibly the quickest and most efficient way to quickly gain information on how the underlying foundation of the thorax, spine, and pelvis is operating....keep reading

In this interview Todd will talk about CrossFit as a sport vs as a general training program, is quantity more important than quality, the need for movement screening as well as some things he personally looks for to clear overhead lifts, CrossFit as a means of training for other sports, and recommendations for those interested in learning more......keep reading

Posture is always a hot button topic! With two drastic point of views, where does SRE stand?...keep reading

Zach Nott, CSCS, SCCC, PRT and Julie Blandin, PT, ATC, CSCS, PRC
The Postural Restoration Institute® offers advanced continuing education for the healthcare professional, athletic trainer, and strength coach. It is the goal of this article to introduce and educate the sports rehab expert on a few Postural Restoration (PRI)™ concepts and offer suggestions on how to recognize certain PRI™ patterns a client may display. To understand Postural Restoration™ you have to be able to recognize how the science of asymmetry and the science of respiration affect movement and posture....keep reading

Brian LeRiche CSCS
The wall is generally an overlooked tool to utilize in a performance or rehab setting. The continuous feedback gives the athlete a sense of position, tension, and compensation. Furthermore, these methods can be applied in a variety of situations from the novice to professional athlete. With that said, here's three exercises that can be moved to the wall in order to maximize results....keep reading

Tom and his FAKTR-PM program (Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation and Motion) have come highly recommended by other members so got him on to talk about his program, using movement and eccentric loading with instrumented soft tissue techniques, kinesio-taping, a few case studies, and much more....keep reading

Scapular Dyskinesis tends to get brought up quite frequently in the topic of discussion for shoulder rehab and performance. In this chat we go over a lot of the common questions that we receive. |Image1|...keep reading

Foot Pain After Running. Treating Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome & Morton's Neuroma Treatment...keep reading

When working in an outpatient orthopedic rehab or sports performance facility you will commonly be treating Achilles Tendon injuries. That could be an Achilles Tendon Rupture, Achilles Tendinitis, or Achilles Tendinopathy...keep reading

The top two exercises to fix plantar fasciitis from home so you can walk, jog, and wake up in the morning without pain....keep reading

Charlie Weingroff
Charlie addresses misconceptions about the deep overhead squat of the FMS/SFMA, as well as answers questions about how it should be used, what it can tell us, are there reasons some people can just squat better than others, and how does it really relate to sports....keep reading

In this interview, Sue talks about her new projects including her consulting business, Structure and Function, as well as the Systemic Dry Needling courses that she developed along with Dr. Ma. Sue discusses the benefits of dry needling and how she integrates manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, presents a couple case studies to give you real life examples of how she practices, and gives specific examples of how she treats anterior ankle impingement with dry needling....keep reading

Eric recently teamed up with Mike Reinold again to release their second Functional Stability Training product. In this interview Eric covers the highlights of each of his lectures/labs: 1) Preparing the Adductors for Health and Performance, 2) Hip Internal Rotation Deficits: why you have them and what to do about them, 3) 15 Things I've Learned About the Deadlift, 4) Developing Lower Extremity Strength and Power Outside the Sagittal Plane....keep reading

The most overrated exercise for knee pain and why I have significantly reduced how much I use the common exercise in the clinic...keep reading