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.
Functionally Fit: Diagonal Hip Flexor Lunge Step
BY Brian Schiff
March 23 2011
Brian demonstrates an exercise designed to improve hip mobility while also increasing strength and stability in the front side leg. See 'Related Resources' below for past Functionally Fits and other exercises... View More
Functionally Fit: Stationary Torso Rotation Lunges
BY Brian Schiff
March 9 2011
From Brian: During my assessments, I always utilize lunges in all three planes to observe and pick up movement dysfunction. So many times as fitness professionals, we are eager to use lunges as a solid... View More
Functionally Fit: RDL Hip Drivers
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 9 2011
Brian demonstrates an exercise that will help increase hip mobility/stability, hamstring flexibility and desirable strength and balance for optimal physical performance in your clients. Note: Some... View More
Functionally Fit: Stability Ball Reverse Divers
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 19 2011
In his latest Functionally Fit column, Brian offers an exercise to activate and strengthen the extensor muscles, rhomboids and lower trapezius for reduced shoulder pain.See 'Related Resources' below for... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg BOSU Sticks
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 5 2011
In his latest column, Brian demonstrates anexercise that will help prevent ACL injuries and increase ankle stability, among other benefits. See 'Related Resources' below for past Functionally Fits and... View More
Functionally Fit: Crossing Lunges
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 21 2010
In his latest Functionally Fit, Brian demonstrates two versions of crossing lunges, both of which are good for increasing hip strength and stability.Note: These lunges can be done moving in a forward orbackward... View More
Functionally Fit: Tubing-Assisted Hip Flexor Stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 22 2010
In the latest edition of Functionally Fit, Brian adds tubing to add support and increase continuity of the Hip Flexor Stretch. This exercise is good for relieving hip and abdominal tightness, both contributors... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU Ballast Ball Mountain Climbers
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 10 2010
In a continuation of his BOSU series, Brian demonstrates an exercise that is great for a total-body workout, especially swimmers and throwers looking to improve scapular stability and trunk control. See... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU Balance Trainer Three-Point Hip Lifts
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 27 2010
In a continuation of his BOSU Balance Trainer series Brian demonstrates an exercise to increase shoulder and core strength and stability, a great exercise for overhead athletes. See 'Related Resources'... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU Balance Trainer Plank Walk Around
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 13 2010
In a continuation of his BOSU Balance Trainer series, Brian combines the plank and Balance Trainer to create a simple exercise for improving core strength and stability. See 'Related Resources' below for... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU Ball Single-Leg Lateral Reach
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 22 2010
In a continuation of his BOSU Ball series, Brian adds the BOSU Ball to the Single-Leg Lateral Reach to create a great exercise for injury prevention, general strengthening, ankle/knee/hip rehab and performance... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU Ball Split Squat Diagonal Chops
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 8 2010
In the first of a series of exercises to do with a BOSU ball, Brian demonstrates BOSU Ball Split Squat Diagonal Chops, which can be used to improve balance, hip strength/stability, hip flexor extensibility... View More
Functionally Fit: Stability Ball T-Spine Rolls
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 25 2010
In his latest Functionally Fit, Brian demonstrates Stability Ball T-Spine Rolls, which are intended to thoracic spine mobility and core stability.See 'Related Resources' below for past Functionally Fits... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU Plank Hip Extension/Abduction
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 11 2010
In the latest edition of Functionally Fit, Brian adds the BOSU to increase the difficulty of the plank. This exercise is designed to improve scapular, hip and core stability, while also improving hip strength.... View More
Functionally Fit: Trunk Loaded Anti-Valgus Single Leg Squat
BY Brian Schiff
July 28 2010
In his latest Functionally Fit, Brian demonstrates the Trunk-Loaded Anti-Valgus Single Leg Squat, which is designed to improve single leg hip/knee strength and stability.See 'Related Resources' below for... View More
Functionally Fit: TRX Suspended BOSU Body Saw
BY Brian Schiff
July 14 2010
In the sixth installment of his TRX Suspension Trainer series, Brian demonstrates the BOSU Suspended Body Saw, which is intended to improve upper body/core strength and shoulder stability.See 'Related... View More
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BY Brian Schiff
June 22 2010
In the fifth installment of his TRX Suspension Trainer series, Brian demonstrates the Plank Pushup,which is intended to improve upper body/corestrength and stability in the trunk and shoulders.See 'Related... View More
Functionally Fit: TRX Plank Pushup
BY Brian Schiff
June 22 2010
In the fifth installment of his TRX Suspension Trainer series, Brian demonstrates the Plank Pushup,which is intended to improve upper body/corestrength and stability in the trunk and shoulders.See 'Related... View More
Functionally Fit: Suspended TRX Mountain Climber with BOSU
BY Brian Schiff
June 8 2010
In the fourth installment of his TRX Suspension Trainer series, Brian takes his last exercise, the 45 Degree Mountain Climber, to another level, adding a BOSU to enhance scapular stability and core activation... View More
Functionally Fit: TRX 45 Degree Mountain Climber
BY Brian Schiff
May 25 2010
In the third installment of his TRX Suspension Trainer series, Brian demonstrates the 45 Degree Mountain Climbers exercise, which increases scapular stability and reduces the likelihood of imbalances and... View More
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