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.
Drop step landing
BY Brian Schiff
May 15 2017
This exercise is an effective injury prevention tool to reduce excessive knee valgus and poor trunk control with landing... View More
Split squat jump
BY Brian Schiff
May 1 2017
This exercise is an excellent way to enhance explosive strength, power and running performance... View More
Reverse lunge with diagonal lift
BY Brian Schiff
April 15 2017
This exercise will improve hip mobility, while also increasing strength and stability on the front leg... View More
Staggered lateral band stepping
BY Brian Schiff
April 1 2017
This exercise can be added to the dynamic movement prep or even used as part of the normal training program... View More
Pillar Clock
BY Brian Schiff
March 15 2017
This exercise is an effective method for improving scapular stability, anti-extension strength, and dynamic shoulder stability... View More
Lateral cone step-over
BY Brian Schiff
March 1 2017
This exercise is an effective tool to improve deceleration, body control and lateral change of direction... View More
Resisted Wall Shrugs
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 15 2017
The exercise is designed to encourage upward rotation in a more functional manner... View More
Modified DB chest press
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 1 2017
Glenohumeral stability is important for those involved on overhead lifts, overhead sports and repetitive overhead activity... View More
Standing Resisted Hip Drive
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 15 2017
This exercise is an effective way to improve hip flexor strength on the moving leg, while improving closed chain stability on the stance leg... View More
Front Plank Resisted Hip Abduction
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 1 2017
Poor trunk and hip stability is common for athletes recovering from a lower extremity injury or surgery... View More
Resisted sidelying hip abduction
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 15 2016
This exercise is an effective way to target the gluteus medius while discouraging synergistic dominance from the TFL... View More
Resisted lower extremity reaches
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 1 2016
This exercise is an effective way to improve gluteal strength, proximal hip stability and dynamic balance... View More
Lower trap raise
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 15 2016
This exercise will target the lower trapezius and promote proper mechanics... View More
Unilateral bottom-up serratus punch
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 1 2016
This exercise will strengthen the serratus anterior as well as promote scapular and glenohumeral stability... View More
Kneeling Single Arm Lat Stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 15 2016
This stretch may be necessary to use soft tissue mobilization prior to the stretch if trigger points are present... View More
Neck and upper back trigger point therapy
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 1 2016
Chronic myofascial pain is often responsive to foam rolling and compression or trigger point techniques... View More
Plank push-up
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 15 2016
This exercise will promote upper body and core strength/stability as well as enhance shoulder stability... View More
Inchworm
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 1 2016
This exercise is an excellent movement prep tool that promotes shoulder and pillar stability while also facilitating better hip mobility... View More
Half kneeling hip flexor stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 15 2016
This mobility exercise can be done after soft tissue mobilization and used in a movement prep series before training, running or jumping... View More
Mini-band lateral stepping
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 1 2016
Activating the glutes and minimizing tensor fascia lata (TFL) activation is preferential to avoid synergistic dominance with abduction exercises... View More
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