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The FMS folks recently sent me this 'poster' presentation of a new FMS study with Marine recruits. Basically looking at the correlation between FMS scores and drop out rates during basic training due to injury. One more piece of research showing 15/21 as a 'cut point' for injury risk....keep reading

In this interview, Perry discusses his Core 4 Recovery and Regeneration program including principles and a couple case studies, his 'Primal Movement Chains' courses including some insight on the main focuses of the course (breathing, rolling, creeping/crawling, stepping/squatting, and more), what's new in the world of laser therapy and it's potential in rehabilitation and sports medicine, and more.......keep reading

Greg Schaible DPT, CSCS
Long term athletic development and youth athlete training programs are hot topics right now to discuss. During this webinar we will discuss: How youth sports ended up in this short term goal oriented mindset, the importance of skill in sport, variability of movement, creating a long term athletic development plan, and a whole lot more......keep reading

Patellar tendon issues are quiet common among the athletic and active adult populations. Here are some tell tale signs that you are dealing with a patellar tendon issue...keep reading

Back for more from Gray Cook Sports Medicine, this time taking a tour of the functional training area. Gray goes in-depth on how he runs his training sessions, using the FMS to determine which patterns to strengthen and which patterns to correct, functional activities for older patients/clients, and more......keep reading

Improving seated toe touch in less than 5 minutes without stretching or manual therapy....keep reading

Dan is a one of a kind strength coach with a wealth of experience in the trenches as a coach, a competitive lifter, a competitive thrower, and now as a writer and speaker. I had him on the teleseminar a couple years ago discussing his philosophy on strength training as well as his new book "Never Let Go". Since then Dan has produced a DVD and now a book, both titled "Intervention - Course Corrections for the Athlete and Trainer". Personally I could read Dan's stuff all day, I think it is that valuable, so I wanted to get him back on this year and have him tell us what he's been up to as well as fill us in on some of the ideas that he covers in the DVD and book....keep reading

Erson Religioso III DPT, FAAOMPT
Call them "resets," "party tricks," or "repeated motions to reduce derangements" these are some of my favorite self resets you can easily teach to a patient for self treatment. I can give credit to some of these techniques to the MDT Diplomats who I have trained in fellowship. Others, from David Butler (forearms), hip, from a fellow who took a PRI course, and the spine, general MDT. These are easy techniques for HEP and for yourself! I find myself self treating using many of these techniques prior to working out. Hope you find some useful!...keep reading

Joe Heiler PT,CSCS
I've decided to rant a bit this week, hope you don't mind. I just get tired of hearing the arguement for research, research, and more research, but let's just ignore what all the great clinicians and trainers out there are doing because their years of experience and fine tuning tell them its right....keep reading

I just wanted to give everyone a head's up on what courses will be available this summer and fall from Craig and Clare. Been getting lots of questions about how to learn more about the Prague School's Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization program, the Janda Approach, and how Craig integrates it all in his "Modern Spine Care" courses. They only run a few courses a year so I wanted to get these up so anyone interested in going didn't miss them....keep reading

Robert Panariello MS, PT, ATC, CSCS
Rob will discuss the current evidence for ACL graft selection, implications of menisectomy vs. meniscal repair, the importance of full ROM to the walking/running cycle, plus take you through the rehabilitation and training process from beginning to end addressing the special needs of the ACL athlete....keep reading

Dr. Craig Liebenson goes through the history of the Functional Assessment from Janda through today, what the research says about our need for this type of assessment technique, and how it should help to guide our treatment. Craig also reviews some of his techniques for improving thoracic spine mobility to create greater cervical and lumbar stability....keep reading

Rob Panariello and Al Vermeil are two veterans that have been working with elite athletes for years so they've seen it all and done it all. They will be talking about the 'hierarchy of athletic development from assessment, movement testing, and work capacity all the way through elastic strength and speed development....keep reading

Joe Heiler PT,CSCS This program was developed for a Junior level hockey player with a few years of training experience already under his belt. Exercise selection is based on his weaknesses but most of these exercises I would recommend for any higher level hockey athlete anyway....keep reading

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Joe Heiler PT, CSCS
This is probably my favorite warm-up exercise for all the benefits it provides the athlete. From hip mobility to thoracic mobility to shoulder stability, it's just a great all around movement. In the video I give a short tutorial on performance of the exercise, it's benefits, and compensatory strategies to watch out for....keep reading

These weekly group chats are designed specifically to go in depth on real world clinical problems you may have. Are you feeling "stuck" with a patient or educationally?...keep reading

Dominate Your Assessments And Efficiently Pinpoint The Pain Generator In Half The Time As Other Clinicians...keep reading

Glute Activation Work to Overcome Hamstring Dominance...keep reading

I'm back again to talk about the ever so desired "abdominals!" I continue to discuss this group of muscles because they are a necessity for proper pain-free movement, yet they are usually poorly trained....keep reading