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The Evolution and Importance of PreHabThe main objective of this article is to demonstrate why PreHab is an importance practice for most individuals on this planet. We will discuss where and when the need for PreHab arose, according to science and cite many resources along the way. However, it would only be fitting (pun intended) […]
CHOP AND LIFT: WHAT, WHY, WHEN AND HOW. Introduction:The Chop and Lift is a great exercise to help correct movement patterns, increase whole body integration and eliminate compensation patterns as well as provide an effective training stimulus to develop power, strength, stamina and stability (control). There are many, many different ways to perform the Chop […]
Guide to Foam RollingFoam rolling is a soft tissue therapy technique that can help improve an individual’s mobility in regards to flexibility and joint Range of Motion. Plus, foam rolling can also be used as a Regeneration tool to help an individual recover on a cellular level by means of assisting blood circulation that can […]
Michael Rosengart, CPT, CES, CSCS outlines the importance of assessing movements and shares the Basic Assessments and Movement Evaluations for runners and athletes that run from the PreHab Exercise Book for Runners, Fourth Edition. Start RightThe first step to any effective training or prehab/rehab program is to evaluate the athlete or client in regards to […]
Within Human Movement, various patterns of compensation and the associated Movement Dysfunction limit an individual’s capability in performance and also dramatically increases the risk of, if not guarantees, a future injury. Conversely, trainers, coaches, and athletes that can identify common patterns of compensation in Human Movement have an opportunity to correct the associative Movement Dysfunctions, […]
In training and prehabilitation, synergistic training can be used to greatly enhance mobility, stability and strength. Synergistic training is a training technique that intentionally blends various training modes with a diverse exercise selection in order to create a holistic and balanced structure of training stimuli (training stress) that will maximize gains in strength, reduce the […]
Learn how to restore Joint function and improve Mobility with one very effective technique! We covered Joint Distractions in the Art of Stretching, but since this is such an effective technique that not many people practice, I wanted to revisit this technique is it’s own post. Also, I have provided a short recap for the […]
Guidelines for Effective Stretching Techniques Mobility is important in any athlete’s performance and effective stretching techniques will help the success of any Prehabilitation Program. There are several different ways to stretch- some good, some bad and some just a waste of time. This article will highlight and explain some of the most effective stretching techniques […]
Focus on what moves you! Soft Tissue Therapy is an essential part of an effective training program, especially if performance is important to the athlete. It’s not new either. Soft tissue therapy has been around for a long time in various forms including massage. However, it’s largely over looked by modern athletes and the general […]
In order to perform your best, you need to move well in a biomechanical way and a mobility practice will help you do exactly this. Can you get into the correct position on every exercise or drill? Do you have the ability to move with proper form and alignment? Your Mobility is certainly part of […]
