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: 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
Inverted barbell rows
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 20 2021
The inverted row is a great way to increase upper body strength and overall body control and awareness... View More
Functionally Fit: Banded Kettlebell Pallof Press
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 5 2021
Insufficient trunk and hip stability can increase harmful forces on the lumbar spine and entire kinetic chain during sports or higher intensity activities... View More
Functionally Fit: Half-Kneeling T-Spine Rotation
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 8 2020
Limited thoracic spine rotation may negatively impact performance in sport or cause undue stress on the lower back and/or shoulders... View More
Functionally Fit: Dumbbell Goblet Box Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 24 2020
Performing traditional barbell squats may pose significant physical challenges for some clientele based on their prior medical/injury history or simply be too technically demanding at first... View More
Functionally Fit: Isolated Active Leg Lowering
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 14 2020
Long lever abdominal exercises are popular. However, they also pose a risk for the lumbar spine given the relatively poor abdominal strength/control and lever arm created by momentum and the iliopsoas
Functionally Fit: Kettlebell Sliding Split Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 23 2020
Split squats offer an effective way to improve lower body strength and stability. This exercise variation using a kettlebell offers a dynamic version with multiple progressions to challenge balance an
Functionally Fit: Modified Thread the Needle
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 8 2020
Improving shoulder and core/hip stability to control body weight is critical for athletes and weekend warriors. The traditional thread the needle is effective at this, but I find it is often a bit too
Functionally Fit: Unstable Bird Dog
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 12 2020
This is an advanced exercise that should be reserved for clientele who have sufficient upper body strength and shoulder/core stability to perform it... View More
Functionally Fit: Lateral Pillar Bridge with Hip Flexion
BY Brian Schiff
July 15 2020
Weakness in the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius is often cited in contributing to patellofemoral pain, hip pathology and even back pain. Lateral brides (planks) have been shown to be effective ways
Functionally Fit: Tall plank resisted lateral walk
BY Brian Schiff
June 2 2020
Glenohumeral and scapular stability is important for those involved on overhead lifts, overhead sports and repetitive overhead activity. The ability to sustain pillar stability and resisted unwanted m
Functionally Fit: Medicine ball push-up
BY Brian Schiff
May 5 2020
Improving shoulder strength/stability along with pillar stability is essential for injury prevention and optimal movement. Using a medicine ball with the traditional push-up adds an element of instabi
Functionally Fit: Foam Rolling the TFL
BY Brian Schiff
May 5 2020
The tensor fascia lata (TFL) is a problematic muscle for many clients. In many cases, it is synergistically dominant over the gluteus medius and often contributes to tightness associated with the IT band.... View More
Functionally Fit: Unstable tall plank with BOSU® Ballast Ball and BOSU® Balance Pods
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 24 2020
This exercise is done using a BOSU® Ballast Ball and BOSU® Balance Pods. It is considered an advanced exercise. Any clients with pre-existing upper body restrictions, injuries, or limitations... View More
Functionally Fit: Unstable posteromedial reach with BOSU® Balance Pods
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 29 2020
To optimize dynamic balance and stability, I prefer to use single-leg stability exercises... View More
Functionally Fit: Med Ball Rotational Wall Throws
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 17 2019
Developing total body strength and power is always a goal for athletes. More specifically, building rotational explosiveness is beneficial for athletes participating in sports such as tennis, soccer... View More
Functionally Fit: Medicine ball rollover push-up
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 3 2019
Improving shoulder strength/stability along with pillar stability is essential for injury prevention and optimal movement... View More
Functionally Fit: Isometric Split Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 19 2019
Strengthening the quadriceps in the presence of knee pain, chondromalacia or arthritis can be challenging... View More
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