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: Unilateral Knee Extension Isometrics
BY Brian Schiff
April 25 2023
Patellofemoral pain and chondromalacia patella (CMP) can restrict a client’s ability to perform traditional strength training exercises. Pain with loading and movement can also inhibit quadriceps... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Resisted Arm Reaches
BY Brian Schiff
April 4 2023
Glenohumeral and scapular stability is important for those involved on overhead lifts, overhead sports and repetitive overhead activity... View More
Functionally Fit: Modified Copenhagen Bridge
BY Brian Schiff
March 7 2023
The traditional copenhagen bridge is commonly used to address muscular imbalances and adductor weakness... View More
Functionally Fit: Sliding Anterior Reach
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 23 2023
This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and improve ankle mobility... View More
Functionally Fit: Serratus Wall Slide
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 8 2023
Poor muscle activation and endurance causes impaired movement of the scapula and may impart undue stress on the glenohumeral joint... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Cone Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 10 2023
Whether recovering from an injury or simply looking to eliminate asymmetries, I often incorporate single leg squats in my programs... View More
Functionally Fit: Foam Roller Y
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 7 2022
Pectoralis major/minor and latissimus muscle tightness along with poor scapular control often leads to postural dysfunction and shoulder problems... View More
Functionally Fit: Axle Roll Out
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 2 2022
The axle roll out will facilitate pillar strength and stability from the shoulders to the hips, while teaching the client to maintain a neutral spine... View More
Functionally Fit: Lateral Box Lunge
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 19 2022
The ability to move efficiently in triple flexion and control the body as it moves to the side is important for injury prevention and performance... View More
Functionally Fit: Repeat Stepping Drills with BOSU®
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 4 2022
These exercises involve using a BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer to improve agility, quickness and cardiovascular fitness and conditioning... View More
Functionally Fit: BOSU® Unstable Split Squats
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 17 2022
The BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer is the ideal training tool to introduce an unstable environment for the lead leg in this exercise... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Resisted Scapular Clock
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 2 2022
To improve pillar strength and stability, I prefer utilizing integrated exercises that target the shoulders, torso and hips... View More
Functionally Fit: Straight Arm Lat Pull
BY Brian Schiff
July 5 2022
Upper trap dominance and poor scapular stabilization is a common issue with clients performing repetitive overhead activities (throwing, swimming, tennis, lifting, etc). Faulty mechanics may lead to... View More
Functionally Fit: Bottoms Up Kettlebell Reverse Lunge
BY Brian Schiff
June 14 2022
Overhead athletes of all ages and abilities struggle with postural stability and kinetic chain weakness. Unfortunately, asymmetrical loading often creates unavoidable imbalances and movement compensat
Functionally Fit: Front Plank with Hip Abduction
BY Brian Schiff
May 16 2022
This is an effective core exercise for the well client, as well as those recovering from a lower body injury... View More
Functionally Fit: Sliding Hip Sweep
BY Brian Schiff
May 4 2022
Hip tightness and limited mobility can impact the overall health of the lower kinetic chain and lower back... View More
Functionally Fit: Sliding Hip Abduction
BY Brian Schiff
April 1 2022
Hip adductor strains are a common problem for some athletes. This exercise offers a mobility option that can be done using a sliding disc to increase elasticity and warm the hip prior to more... View More
Functionally Fit: Sliding Hip Extension
BY Brian Schiff
March 2 2022
Tight hip flexors are common and may limit movement capacity and performance. This exercise is designed to improve flexibility and promote optimal hip mobility... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall-Kneeling to Half-Kneeling
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 2 2022
Training the core to remain stable in transition is helpful for facilitating optimal movement and stability to aid performance and reduce injuries... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Skater Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 4 2022
Poor dynamic hip stability and lower extremity weakness may contribute to increased injury risk or anterior knee pain. Single limb training is helpful for eliminating imbalances and improving balance... View More
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