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.

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Functionally Fit: Serratus Wall Slide

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Functionally Fit: Lateral Box Lunge

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Functionally Fit: Modified Thread the Needle

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Functionally Fit: Unstable tall plank with BOSU® Ballast Ball and BOSU® Balance Pods

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Functionally Fit: Tall plank resisted arm reaches

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Functionally Fit: Medicine Ball Rollover Push-Up

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Functionally Fit: Isometric Split Squat

Strengthening the quadriceps in the presence of knee pain, chondromalacia or arthritis can be challenging. Often, clients cannot tolerate traditional lunges or loading due to pain in certain parts of knee flexion on descent or extension on ascent. In these cases, isometric strengthening using time under tension can be an effective alternative. This exercise is a progression from the wall sit discussed

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