Brian Schiff
Brian Schiff, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, is a licensed physical therapist, respected author and fitness professional. Currently, he serves as the supervisor for Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center (formerly EXOS at Raleigh Orthopaedic). Brian conducts live continuing education webinars and presents nationally at professional conferences and seminars on injury prevention, rehab and sport-specific training.
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 12 2023
Strengthening the gluteus medius and hip stabilizing musculature is important for injury prevention and optimal performance... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 28 2023
Teaching clients to decelerate in the frontal plane without utilizing a trunk dominant strategy is something I am always working on in the rehab and performance setting... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 16 2023
Working to improve and/or maintain dynamic stability in the lower kinetic chain can reduce injury risk, decrease joint pain, and improve performance. Further, having the ability to produce and absorb... View More
BY Brian Schiff
July 24 2023
This exercise is an excellent way to promote optimal scapular stability and rotator cuff strength... View More
BY Brian Schiff
July 12 2023
Poor rotator cuff strength and limited endurance can contribute to shoulder pain and impingement in overhead athletes and clientele... View More
BY Brian Schiff
June 13 2023
Improving muscle endurance in overhead athletes should be a focus with-in shoulder strengthening programs. This theraband exercise will enhance shoulder health and performance... View More
BY Brian Schiff
May 17 2023
In the prior column, I demonstrated how to do resisted upper body reaches to increase shoulder and pillar stability... View More
BY Brian Schiff
April 4 2023
Glenohumeral and scapular stability is important for those involved on overhead lifts, overhead sports and repetitive overhead activity... View More
BY Brian Schiff
March 7 2023
The traditional copenhagen bridge is commonly used to address muscular imbalances and adductor weakness... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 23 2023
This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and improve ankle mobility... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 8 2023
Poor muscle activation and endurance causes impaired movement of the scapula and may impart undue stress on the glenohumeral joint... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 10 2023
Whether recovering from an injury or simply looking to eliminate asymmetries, I often incorporate single leg squats in my programs... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 7 2022
Pectoralis major/minor and latissimus muscle tightness along with poor scapular control often leads to postural dysfunction and shoulder problems... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 2 2022
The axle roll out will facilitate pillar strength and stability from the shoulders to the hips, while teaching the client to maintain a neutral spine... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 19 2022
The ability to move efficiently in triple flexion and control the body as it moves to the side is important for injury prevention and performance... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 4 2022
These exercises involve using a BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer to improve agility, quickness and cardiovascular fitness and conditioning... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 14 2022
Strength imbalances and poor scapular stability can negatively impact shoulder health and performance... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 17 2022
The BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer is the ideal training tool to introduce an unstable environment for the lead leg in this exercise... View More
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 2 2022
To improve pillar strength and stability, I prefer utilizing integrated exercises that target the shoulders, torso and hips... View More
BY Brian Schiff
July 5 2022
Upper trap dominance and poor scapular stabilization is a common issue with clients performing repetitive overhead activities (throwing, swimming, tennis, lifting, etc). Faulty mechanics may lead to... View More
