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We are kicking off the 2017 Sports Rehab to Sports Performance Teleseminar with a roundtable discussion with the guys at Resilient PT and Performance in NYC Doug Kechijian, Greg Spatz, Trevor Rappa....keep reading

Gray Cook
The original conversation between Mike Boyle and I regarding the joint-by-joint approach to training was more about the thought process than about physiological facts and absolutes. This has been the topic of lots of discussion, but here is the pearl: Our modern bodies have started developing tendencies. Those of us who are sedentary, as well as those of us who are active, seem to migrate to a group of similar mobility and stability problems. Of course you will find exceptions, but the more you work in exercise and rehabilitation, the more you will see these common tendencies, patterns and problems....keep reading

In this interview, Charlie gives a great overview of his new DVD which will be released on May 20. Specific topics include what has changed over the past few years in how he treats and trains his patients/athletes, differences between his first DVD project and now, what are lateralizations and regressions, lowering system load, using the FMS to determine which training movements are appropriate, soft vs. hard FMS, and more......keep reading

Gray Cook PT,OCS,CSCS
Functional Taping for the Knee and Ankle - these short videos give great insight into how Gray uses mobilizations and reinforces with taping to improve mobility. Corrective exercises are then used to integrate the new mobility back into functional patterns such as the squat and lunge....keep reading

Mike Voight will discuss his role with Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), how the SFMA concept plays a huge role in their general golf screen plus serves as their medical model, the importance of establishing mobility and stability to swing a golf club, common injuries and solutions, and more.....keep reading

Lee is one of the premiere speed coaches in the world, and recently teamed up with Patrick Beith to release the Complete Speed Training program. In this interview Lee will share some of the secrets behind his speed training program including training acceleration and deceleration, multi-directional agility and retreating skills, the benefits of the plyo step, proper cuing, exercise progressions and regressions, and more......keep reading

Patrick is a great manual therapist and strength coach, and brings a unique perspective to the table. Patrick will discuss the existing and new research coming out on some of the various soft tissue methods, the importance of the fascial system to force transfer through the body, the importance of soft tissue work to recovery and also to 'wake up' the CNS prior to training, and more......keep reading

Gray Cook PT
I am in the process of reviewing Gray's new DVD: 'Exploring Functional Movement' so I wanted to share Gray's overview of the project. I know a bit of Erwan Le Corre's work at MovNat, but from what I've seen so far it gives me an even greater appreciation of movement. Hopefully I can perform some of these moves with enough grace to shoot some videos to share!...keep reading

Here are the questions sent to me following the interview with Charlie Weingroff concerning Whole Body Vibration. Thanks to Charlie for the interview and responding so quickly....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
RNT techniques have been great for addressing femoral internal rotation/knee valgus during corrective exercises so I've been working on other applications for the techniques. In this example, the patient is 2 weeks post-op R ACL reconstruction and struggling a bit with maintaining knee extension in FWB. Using a theraband around the knee pulling him into flexion, I'm cuing the patient to fight the band while he goes through a series of movements with increasing challenges to balance and weight bearing....keep reading

Clubhouse Chat #3 of 2018 - Tendinopathies...keep reading

Brian LeRiche
The term "abdominal training" should not be synonymous with the obsolete thought of crunches, sit ups, and planks. Unfortunately, these actions are associated with the outdated term and sub-optimal training method. Instead, choose a more functional approach in combination with Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) to optimize ribcage position with simultaneous abdominal strengthening....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
I've received a number of e-mails in response to a recent article of mine "Shoulder Injury Prevention: Causes and Solutions", posted on EliteFTS. Most of those who e-mailed wanted to see an actual program for weight lifters and athletes. So here is what I would typically use in the rehab setting and as a "pre-hab" program....keep reading

Mike Reinold is well known for his knowledge of shoulder and elbow injuries in professional baseball which we will definitely discuss, but we'll also hit on how he started his physical therapy/sports performance practice, his systems of assessing athletes, return to play testing, and bridging the gap between rehab and performance....keep reading

Trent Nessler from ICE Performance: Wearable Sensor Technology integration for return to play, injury prevention, and ACL implications....keep reading

In this week's video I ask Gray a question about the MS Extension pattern and where to begin with treatment. Gray has been known to say, "one shot - one kill" meaning take out the most important dysfunction first. Gray discusses the MS extension pattern as well as the SFMA/FMS hierarchies....keep reading

J is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the mens' and women's basketball teams at Richmond University. In this interview, J talks about the pillars of his program, finding what works best when time is limited, communicating and motivating his athletes, and what he does to prevent injuries. J also talks about his work with Val Nasedkin, Omega Wave, training with injuries, as well as the upcoming Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar....keep reading

Mike is teaming up with Erson Religioso to introduce a new educational product on Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. In this interview Mike talks about the program, the benefits of IASTM, using instruments vs. using the hands, using IASTM to treat movement patterns, and much more.....keep reading

Jacqueline J. Shakar, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, LMT
In this webinar I will present the latest applications and research supporting the Graston Technique as my "go to" intervention for restoring mobility restrictions. I will illustrate via case presentation the manner in which I integrate GT, the SFMA and PRI principles in my clinical practice....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
The width of the hips and feet has everything to do with how successful someone will be squatting down. Whether that's to squat a new personal best, get into their football stance, or to pick up their kid. Utilizing the proper foot positioning will spare the back the deeper into the squat one must get....keep reading