Padawan Lesson: Expand your view of what you’re measuring at the hip joint. Relative motions are occurring at all times. The pelvis should and will orient differently as you move the hip through its excursion. If we can appreciate this, we can better recognize what the body is demonstrating, and our interventions can be better […]
IFAST physical therapy
3 Exercise-Based on Concepts from My Morning Mobility Routine
Question: In the newest episode of the IFAST podcast, you mentioned your daily mobility routine as part of your morning ritual. Can you talk about what you’re currently working on in that program and how it has changed for you over the last 4 years? In this video: I demonstrate 3 exercises I’ll use to […]
IFAST Podcast #11 – Helping Clients Understand Their Needs Compared to What They Think They Need
Many clients are coming in well-informed but most information available is generalized and may not be specific enough for their needs and goals. Mike Robertson and I discuss a number of issues from how strong is strong enough? When to use high-intensity interval training.? How do you meet a client at their story to give […]
Q & A for The 16% – How to Improve Agility and Cutting Mechanics with Lunge Variations
Question: I would love to hear about the contralateral KB reverse lunge mimicking getting into a cut, and an ipsilateral kB reverse lunge mimicking getting out of a cut? Cutting mechanics require moving from an externally rotated and inhaled position into a cut to a more propulsive and exhaled strategy out of the cut. If […]
Q & A for The 16% – Arm training 2 – Improving shoulder and elbow range of motion
Arm Training 2 In this video: Why you need to be selective with your arm training. Choosing the wrong arm exercise may make your shoulder pain worse. Choosing the correct arm exercise can improve your shoulder mobility and range of motion. Elbow pain is often the result of the inability to pronate or supinate effectively […]