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: 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
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
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