Brian Schiff

Brian Schiff, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, strength and conditioning coach, author, industry speaker, and educator. Currently, he owns and operates Spark Physical Therapy & Performance, a sports medicine clinic in Raleigh, NC. Brian conducts live continuing education webinars and seminars on injury prevention, sports rehab and sport-specific training.
Functionally Fit: Front Foot Elevated Split Squats
BY Brian Schiff
April 28 2025
This exercise utilizes a wedge and front foot (heel) elevated position to introduce some artificial dorsiflexion and allow the tibia to remain more vertical with the split squat... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Shoulder Taps
BY Brian Schiff
March 25 2025
Shoulder weakness and decreased shoulder stability can impact the entire kinetic chain. This exercise serves as an assessment of any side-to-side asymmetry with respect to weakness that may be present
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Kettlebell Circles
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 10 2025
This exercise aims to improve lower body strength and balance... View More
Functionally Fit: Loaded Hip Airplane
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 17 2024
Dynamic hip mobility and single limb stability are important for athletic performance. Many people have limited movement capacity and poor motor control of the hip joint. This is a more advanced that... View More
Functionally Fit: Cross-Body Single-Arm Pulldown
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 26 2024
Strength imbalances and poor scapular stability can negatively impact shoulder health and performance... View More
Functionally Fit: Glute Bridge Progressions
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 31 2024
Glute bridges are a staple in hip and posterior chain strengthening programs... View More
Functionally Fit: DB Kickstand RDL
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 27 2024
Strengthening the posterior kinetic chain and improving dynamic hip stability is important for balance, injury prevention and athletic performance. Learning how to do a proper hip hinge can be challen
Functionally Fit: Heel Elevated Farmer's Walk
BY Brian Schiff
June 24 2024
Achilles tendinopathy and calf strains are common issues that many clients struggle with as they age and with participation in sports... View More
Functionally Fit: Stationary Lunge with Long Step
BY Brian Schiff
May 23 2024
One of the biggest problems clients run into with lunging is anterior knee pain. This is especially prevalent in middle-aged females... View More
Functionally Fit: Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
BY Brian Schiff
April 22 2024
Tightness in the hip flexors can lead to muscle imbalances, poor pelvic positioning and even contribute to back pain. This exercise utilizes reciprocal muscle inhibition to facilitate a comfortable, yet... View More
Functionally Fit: KB Arm Bar Rotation
BY Brian Schiff
March 11 2024
Insufficient shoulder strength and poor scapula-thoracic stability can increase injury risk and decrease performance in overhead athletes. This exercise links the shoulder, torso and hips while focusing... View More
Functionally Fit: Standing Pigeon Stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 16 2024
Hip mobility varies among people. Some have limited range of motion, while others have excessive mobility. For those with tight hips, a routine stretching and/or mobility routine may be helpful. Howev
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Eccentric Slider
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 13 2023
This exercise targets the hamstrings and aims to improve strength in a lengthened position... View More
Functionally Fit: Standing TFL Stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 28 2023
Eliminating tightness in the TFL can reduce tension in the IT band as well as reduce knee pain associated with Runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome... View More
Functionally Fit: Resisted Lateral Bounds
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 8 2023
Lateral quickness and explosiveness is an essential component for athletic performance... View More
Functionally Fit: Medicine Ball Lateral Lunge with Overhead Press
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 10 2023
Multi-joint exercises are effective for building strength, improving cardiovascular conditioning and improving dynamic mobility and stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Reverse Clamshells
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 12 2023
Strengthening the gluteus medius and hip stabilizing musculature is important for injury prevention and optimal performance... View More
Functionally Fit: Lateral Cone Step-Overs
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 28 2023
Teaching clients to decelerate in the frontal plane without utilizing a trunk dominant strategy is something I am always working on in the rehab and performance setting... View More
Functionally Fit: SL Med Ball Rotational Throw
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 16 2023
Working to improve and/or maintain dynamic stability in the lower kinetic chain can reduce injury risk, decrease joint pain, and improve performance. Further, having the ability to produce and absorb... View More
Functionally Fit: Prone Shoulder W
BY Brian Schiff
July 24 2023
This exercise is an excellent way to promote optimal scapular stability and rotator cuff strength... View More
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