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.
Front Plank Resisted Hip Abduction
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 1 2017
Poor trunk and hip stability is common for athletes recovering from a lower extremity injury or surgery... View More
Resisted sidelying hip abduction
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 15 2016
This exercise is an effective way to target the gluteus medius while discouraging synergistic dominance from the TFL... View More
Resisted lower extremity reaches
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 1 2016
This exercise is an effective way to improve gluteal strength, proximal hip stability and dynamic balance... View More
Lower trap raise
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 15 2016
This exercise will target the lower trapezius and promote proper mechanics... View More
Unilateral bottom-up serratus punch
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 1 2016
This exercise will strengthen the serratus anterior as well as promote scapular and glenohumeral stability... View More
Kneeling Single Arm Lat Stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 15 2016
This stretch may be necessary to use soft tissue mobilization prior to the stretch if trigger points are present... View More
Neck and upper back trigger point therapy
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 1 2016
Chronic myofascial pain is often responsive to foam rolling and compression or trigger point techniques... View More
Plank push-up
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 15 2016
This exercise will promote upper body and core strength/stability as well as enhance shoulder stability... View More
Inchworm
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 1 2016
This exercise is an excellent movement prep tool that promotes shoulder and pillar stability while also facilitating better hip mobility... View More
Half kneeling hip flexor stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 15 2016
This mobility exercise can be done after soft tissue mobilization and used in a movement prep series before training, running or jumping... View More
Mini-band lateral stepping
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 1 2016
Activating the glutes and minimizing tensor fascia lata (TFL) activation is preferential to avoid synergistic dominance with abduction exercises... View More
Ipsilateral Single Leg RDL
BY Brian Schiff
July 14 2016
The Ipsilateral Single Leg RDL is an effective way to increase hamstring mobility and strength... View More
Stir the Pot
BY Brian Schiff
July 1 2016
Stir the Pot is an excellent exercise to increase shoulder girdle and glenohumeral stability, as well as promoting overall pillar strength... View More
Hip hinge
BY Brian Schiff
June 15 2016
This exercise is an excellent corrective exercise pattern for those with excessive spinal flexion and faulty movement patterns... View More
Sliding reaches
BY Brian Schiff
May 13 2016
This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and address any reaching asymmetry... View More
Single leg wall squats
BY Brian Schiff
May 1 2016
This exercise is a simple, yet effective way to increase lower extremity strength and improve hip/knee stability... View More
Side plank kettlebell holds
BY Brian Schiff
April 15 2016
This exercise is is an excellent way to advance a traditional side plank exercise to increase lateral chain and pillar strength... View More
Supine Torso Anti Rotation with the Surge
BY Brian Schiff
April 1 2016
This exercise aims to improve anti-rotation stability and eliminate muscle imbalances and poor movement patterns. Increasing anti-rotation strength will reduce transverse plane forces that result in many... View More
Posterior shoulder soft tissue mobilization
BY Brian Schiff
March 15 2016
This exercise is designed to reduce tightness and trigger points that are common in the posterior shoulder... View More
Theraband Shoulder Retraction
BY Brian Schiff
March 1 2016
This exercise is designed to facilitate improved posture, strengthen the scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff and reduce injury risk by encouraging good biomechanics... View More
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