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Greg Schaible DPT, CSCS
In part 4 of this series we introduce a vertical and positional component to the activity. All these exercises will start in the half kneeling position. This position is advantageous for athletes to learn and feel joint angles by starting in a 90-90 position at hip, knee, and ankle....keep reading

Cervical radiculopathy and ulnar nerve tensioner can be a common problem for people. But also learn how your Olympic Lifts may benefit from ulnar nerve mobilizations as well!...keep reading

Andy Barker PT
One of my colleagues at work sent me a research paper the other day. This followed on from a conversation we had in the previous week in relation to players sustaining injuries following illness. We have started to gather some decent information that our players are at a much greater risk of injury; both contact and non-contact up to a month after illness....keep reading

Nick is the Director of Performance Education and a Strength Coach at Athletes' Performance in Arizona. Nick discusses the AP philosophy and their stages of performance enhancement training. He also goes in-depth on pre-hab techniques and correcting faulty movement patterns to enhance athleticism and prevent breakdown or over-training....keep reading

Plyometrics are always a fun addition to rehabilitation programs end stages. They are also a nice addition to performance programs when implemented properly....keep reading

Charlie Weingroff PT, ATC, CSCS
In this article Charlie talks about the mechanics of what a WBV platform does and how the body responds to it, the many evidence-based uses for WBV, and some very fundamental differences between some of the commercial units that are available....keep reading

Success of microdiscectomy on reducing pain (radicular and LBP) and returning to prior level of function, especially in the case of an athlete?...keep reading

Kevin Neeld CSCS and Lex Gidley MS
There are a myriad of sources in print and on line which explain the ins and outs of why a cyclist's back and neck hurt. Many proclaim that proper bike fit, technique, and even helmet fit can be the sources of the pesky pains we suffer as the season wears on. And while these and other sources may be the reason our seasons feel so long sometimes, let's face it, even if we followed all the recommendations we would probably still have pain. The human body was not meant to be in one position for so long. This article will not be a synopsis of all the literature telling fellow riders what to do to decrease the pain, but it will address what the pains are and how one can help ease the pain. Many of us don't have the money to get all the "best" equipment, the best bike fit, or have time to really work on technique; we just get on and ride. So, how can we fight the pain? With a few corrective exercises!...keep reading

In the past, cardiovascular conditioning in sport has gotten a bad rap because it never seemed to translate over into various team sports. More and more information has surfaced demonstrating why cardiovascular training is so essential for athletes to not only be resilient to injuries, but also help improve performance and potentially decrease likelihood of injury (especially late in games)....keep reading

In this Clubhouse Chat we discuss: Back Pain in Football. Strength Training Principles. Bigger Faster Stronger Method and more......keep reading

Andy Barker PT
I have had a couple of emails discussions regarding how I load the lower limbs when a joint is immobilised. I have attached a couple of videos showing an athlete completing a stiff leg cable pull through and a single leg hamstring bridge whilst his left leg is locked in 0 degrees knee extension post quad tendon rupture surgical repair....keep reading

Charlie Weingroff DPT, ATC, CSCS
Great article from Charlie looking at the squat and deadlift in taller athletes, plus some anthropometric considerations that we should all keep in mind when making rehab and training decisions....keep reading

Just wanted to let you all know about Dr. Liebenson's upcoming courses, one in L.A. and the other in Denmark. We've had more and more European members over the past 6 months so here is a great chance to see one of our best. Dr. Liebenson has worked with Vladamir Janda, Pavel Kolar, and Dr. Stuart McGill just to name a few. A great opportunity for anyone who can make it....keep reading

Roger White, M.Ed., CSCS
Roger is the owner of Sport X Training and author of Developing Youth Speed. Bridging the Gap is a PDF of a presentation Roger did this last summer bringing athletes from the final stages of rehab into safe performance training. Roger shows how he uses the Hop and Stop Test to evaluate athletes and then develop training programs to address weaknesses. Thanks to Jeremy Boone (Athlete By Design) for the Video....keep reading

Gray Cook
In 2003, I had the honor of having my book Athletic Body in Balance published by Human Kinetics, and for the first time people could read a perspective I'd been toying with since the early 1990s. Now, just past the 10-year anniversary of Athletic Body in Balance I want to tell you what's happened since then, and what I would add or change if I were to re-write the book today. Before we do that, let's take a quick look at the original premise. Think of the title first-- Athletic Body in Balance. Imbalances are an indicator of disharmony and every philosophy that stands the test of time preaches balance....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT
In this months audio commentary I'll discuss the importance of restoring terminal knee extension (TKE) during stance and gait, manual therapy considerations when mobility is limited, and corrective exercise and strength training progressions to address motor control dysfunction....keep reading

Gray Cook PT, OCS, CSCS To continue with the chop and lift and advance the application you need to lose the cable bar. However I hope you plan to use the bar at least 1-3 months, minimum before advancing to the new application I'm going to introduce. Remember the bar helps build a strong core and stable spine. It creates leverage against the torso and gives the arms a mechanical advantage. This produces usable core stability and functional upper body strength (read my first article to review). If you or someone you are working with is strong through the upper body, this is great because the bar forces them to produce the core stability to counteract their arm leverage advantage. Just watch form and technique and make sure they show good hip extension (not hyper-extension) and spine stability for each repetition....keep reading

Here is a quick audio interview (under 15 minutes) that is important for rehab clinicians to know who treat clients who perform bench press frequently....keep reading

The balloon is becoming ever more popular in the rehab and performance world. Let's take a look into why and what you need to consider before including a balloon with your clients....keep reading