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.
March 11 2024
Insufficient shoulder strength and poor scapula-thoracic stability can increase injury risk and decrease performance in overhead athletes. This exercise links the shoulder, torso and hips while focusing... View More
Jan. 16 2024
Hip mobility varies among people. Some have limited range of motion, while others have excessive mobility. For those with tight hips, a routine stretching and/or mobility routine may be helpful. Howev
Dec. 13 2023
This exercise targets the hamstrings and aims to improve strength in a lengthened position... View More
Nov. 28 2023
Eliminating tightness in the TFL can reduce tension in the IT band as well as reduce knee pain associated with Runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome... View More
Nov. 8 2023
Lateral quickness and explosiveness is an essential component for athletic performance... View More
Oct. 10 2023
Multi-joint exercises are effective for building strength, improving cardiovascular conditioning and improving dynamic mobility and stability... View More
Sept. 12 2023
Strengthening the gluteus medius and hip stabilizing musculature is important for injury prevention and optimal performance... View More
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
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
July 24 2023
This exercise is an excellent way to promote optimal scapular stability and rotator cuff strength... View More
July 12 2023
Poor rotator cuff strength and limited endurance can contribute to shoulder pain and impingement in overhead athletes and clientele... View More
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
May 17 2023
In the prior column, I demonstrated how to do resisted upper body reaches to increase shoulder and pillar stability... View More
April 25 2023
Patellofemoral pain and chondromalacia patella (CMP) can restrict a client’s ability to perform traditional strength training exercises. Pain with loading and movement can also inhibit quadriceps... View More
April 4 2023
Glenohumeral and scapular stability is important for those involved on overhead lifts, overhead sports and repetitive overhead activity... View More
March 7 2023
The traditional copenhagen bridge is commonly used to address muscular imbalances and adductor weakness... View More
Feb. 23 2023
This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and improve ankle mobility... View More
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
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
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