Updated: May 12, 2020 Hip mobility is one of the most important aspects of health and physical therapy when it comes to lower body exercise. Proper hip mobility allows not only proper technique for lower body movements but also decreased the chance of overcompensation of other body parts leading to knee pain, back pain, and even …
Updated: May 12, 2020 Physical Therapist Dr. Colin Miller demonstrates with resistant bands exercises that can be performed for hip mobility. If you are having pain or difficulty with your squat or deadlift and stretching hasn’t seem to help it might not be tight muscles that are holding you back, but actually a tight joint. These …
Updated: May 12, 2020 Physical Therapist Dr. Colin Miller demonstrates how to roll out your hip flexor the iliopsoas. The iliopsoas becomes tight due to our constant sitting in the modern work place. To work the iliopsoas use either a foam roller or some type of harder material ball (softball, lacrosse ball) to find those tight …
How to properly perform leg lifts to avoid injury and maximize core strength gains: Leg lifts are one of the most common abdominal exercises completed when working out. This is for good reason though. Performing leg lifts are a great way to target your anterior abdominals, specifically the lower abdominals which are often harder to …
How to properly perform a forward lunge to avoid injury and maximize gains: The lunge is one of the most common exercises when working on strengthening of the legs. However, there are several common mistakes that athletes and recreational lifters demonstrate when performing a lunge. The first common mistake is stepping too far or too …
How to properly perform an overhead squat to avoid injury and maximize gains: The overhead squat has become increasingly popular over the years because of the benefits it has to shoulder stability. However, when the technique of the overhead squat is not performed correctly it places the shoulders at a high risk of injury because …
How to properly perform an overhead press to avoid injury and maximize gains: The overhead press is a common exercise utilized in many training programs to improve shoulder and upper back strength. However, it is commonly misunderstood with athletes focusing more on the amount of weight pressed than the technique to press it. The technique …
