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.
Sept. 15 2019
This is an excellent exercise that can be integrated as part of a warm-up/movement prep session prior to engaging in overhead sports or lifting activities... View More
Sept. 1 2019
This is an excellent exercise that can be incorporated daily to improve posture, thoracic spine extension and reduce shoulder injury risk... View More
Aug. 15 2019
This exercise will improve hip shoulder, torso and hip strength, while also providing some cardiovascular conditioning given the repetitive multi-joint movements and pressing... View More
Aug. 1 2019
This exercise is very effective for increasing shoulder/pillar strength and stability. The movement itself requires good anti-rotation and anti-extension strength and endurance... View More
July 15 2019
The endless vertical rope pull strengthens the back, chest, and shoulders, while challenging hip and core stability especially in the half kneeling position... View More
July 1 2019
This exercise is an excellent way for clients to reduce quadriceps/hip flexor tightness... View More
June 15 2019
The endless rope low row strengthens the back, biceps and shoulders, while challenging core stability and endurance... View More
June 1 2019
This exercise will facilitate pillar strength and stability, as well as improve proprioceptive awareness and body control... View More
May 15 2019
The bent over row strengthens the back, biceps and shoulders, but more importantly requires postural stability and endurance to maintain the proper spine angle throughout... View More
May 1 2019
The RDL is an excellent exercise to improve hip strength, stability and proprioception... View More
April 15 2019
This exercise is an excellent way to train anti-extension and anti-rotation strength in the core musculature as well as improve shoulder and hip stability... View More
March 15 2019
The axle weighted glute bridge is an excellent exercise to address hip, core and pelvic weakness... View More
Sept. 15 2018
Improving and facilitating this scapular position/activation will help reduce faulty scapular movement patterns, improve posture, and promote enhanced scapular stability... View More
Aug. 15 2018
The sumo squat allows for effective lower body strengthening in a safe, predictable loading pattern... View More
May 15 2018
This exercise is very effective for increasing pillar strength, stability and endurance... View More
May 1 2018
This exercise offers a great way to build total body strength and improve pillar stability... View More
April 15 2018
This movement is effective in training shoulder, torso and hip stability... View More
April 1 2018
This exercise will facilitate upper body and pillar strength/stability, as well as improving dynamic hip stability... View More
March 15 2018
This exercise is intended for advanced users who want or need to increase shoulder, core and hip stability... View More
March 1 2018
This exercise offers a great way to build explosive strength and power throughout the entire kinetic chain... View More