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: Unstable Bridge with Alternate Leg Movement
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 7 2021
This exercise is an effective tool for improving hip and core strength/stability in all clients... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Stability Ball Bridge
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 17 2021
This exercise offers many benefits including increased posterior chain strength, improved proximal hip/core stability, and better hip dissociation... View More
Functionally Fit: Side Plank with Horizontal Press
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 2 2021
This exercise is a challenging and effective way to improve pillar (shoulder, torso and hip) strength and stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-leg Kettlebell Pass
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 19 2021
Improving lower extremity balance is important as it begins to decline in the third decade of life... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-leg Box Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 5 2021
This exercise will strengthen the quadriceps and help eliminate any asymmetry or imbalances between limbs... View More
Anterior Sliding Reach
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 14 2021
The primary aim of this exercise is increasing ankle dorsiflexion... View More
Functionally Fit: Anterior Step-Down
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 31 2021
This exercise will help restore ankle mobility using body weight loading, as well as training single limb stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Unstable Seated MB Lifts
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 17 2021
This exercise offers a challenging and unstable training environment for PNF patterns... View More
Functionally Fit: Unstable Seated MB Press
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 2 2021
This exercise offers a nontraditional way to train shoulder, torso and lower body stability using a stability ball... View More
Functionally Fit: The Running Man
BY Brian Schiff
July 20 2021
This exercise will effectively recruit the gluteal musculature more favorably over the TFL thereby promoting closed chain hip stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Kettle Gryp Swing
BY Brian Schiff
July 6 2021
The kettlebell swing is effective for strengthening the posterior chain, increasing power and improving cardiovascular conditioning... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-leg Pallof Press
BY Brian Schiff
June 22 2021
This exercise is designed to promote anti-rotation core strengthening... View More
Functionally Fit: Upper Body Cone Reaches
BY Brian Schiff
June 2 2021
Whether recovering from an injury or simply looking to eliminate asymmetries and enhance function, I often utilize single leg reaching progressions... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Low Row
BY Brian Schiff
May 24 2021
This exercise will challenge single leg balance and stability, while promoting posterior chain (upper and lower body) strengthening... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Dumbbell Row
BY Brian Schiff
May 4 2021
This exercise is a challenging one that forces the client to resist excessive trunk rotation while executing a single arm row... View More
Functionally Fit: Lateral Pillar Bridge Progressions
BY Brian Schiff
April 20 2021
Improving lateral pillar strength can reduce injury risk and optimize movement and stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Horizontal Plate Push/Pull
BY Brian Schiff
April 7 2021
This exercise is very effective for increasing shoulder/pillar strength and stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Resisted Single Leg Squats
BY Brian Schiff
March 23 2021
This exercise can serve as a corrective exercise or warm-up prior to initiating heavier training with multi-joint lifts, jumping or cutting activity... View More
Functionally Fit: Wall Single-Leg Hip Drive
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 17 2021
This exercise is very helpful for restoring strength and power needed in triple extension for running, jumping, deceleration and sprinting activities... View More
Supine Reverse Hamstring Curl
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 3 2021
The supine reverse hamstring curl is an excellent exercise to resolve chronic hamstring pain and improve hamstring strength and mobility... View More
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