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.
Ipsilateral Single Leg RDL
BY Brian Schiff
July 14 2016
The Ipsilateral Single Leg RDL is an effective way to increase hamstring mobility and strength... View More
Stir the Pot
BY Brian Schiff
July 1 2016
Stir the Pot is an excellent exercise to increase shoulder girdle and glenohumeral stability, as well as promoting overall pillar strength... View More
Hip hinge
BY Brian Schiff
June 15 2016
This exercise is an excellent corrective exercise pattern for those with excessive spinal flexion and faulty movement patterns... View More
Sliding reaches
BY Brian Schiff
May 13 2016
This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and address any reaching asymmetry... View More
Single leg wall squats
BY Brian Schiff
May 1 2016
This exercise is a simple, yet effective way to increase lower extremity strength and improve hip/knee stability... View More
Side plank kettlebell holds
BY Brian Schiff
April 15 2016
This exercise is is an excellent way to advance a traditional side plank exercise to increase lateral chain and pillar strength... View More
Supine Torso Anti Rotation with the Surge
BY Brian Schiff
April 1 2016
This exercise aims to improve anti-rotation stability and eliminate muscle imbalances and poor movement patterns. Increasing anti-rotation strength will reduce transverse plane forces that result in many... View More
Posterior shoulder soft tissue mobilization
BY Brian Schiff
March 15 2016
This exercise is designed to reduce tightness and trigger points that are common in the posterior shoulder... View More
Theraband Shoulder Retraction
BY Brian Schiff
March 1 2016
This exercise is designed to facilitate improved posture, strengthen the scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff and reduce injury risk by encouraging good biomechanics... View More
Pectorals major/minor soft tissue mobilization
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 15 2016
This exercise is designed to reduce tightness and trigger points that are common in the pec major/minor... View More
Half kneeling torso rotation
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 1 2016
This exercise will facilitate thoracic spine mobility as well as improving rotary stability... View More
Functional Fit: Foam roller thoracic spine rotation
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 1 2016
This exercise will facilitate improved thoracic spine rotation while promoting optimal overhead shoulder mobility... View More
Functionally Fit: Single leg hip drive
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 15 2015
This exercise will facilitate closed chain hip stability and open chain hip flexor strength... View More
Functionally Fit: Foam roller thoracic spine extension
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 1 2015
Thoracic kyphosis and limited thoracic spine extension is a common problem that often results from poor posture... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall kneeling kettlebell chest press
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 15 2015
Thoracic kyphosis and limited thoracic spine extension is a common problem that often results from poor posture. Limited thoracic spine extension restricts overhead shoulder mobility and this ca... View More
Functionally Fit: Straight arm pull
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 1 2015
Upper trap dominance along with scapular dyskinesia is a common issue with clients performing repetitive overhead activities (throwing, swimming, tennis, lifting, etc). Poor mechanics may lead to rotator... View More
Functionally Fit: Single leg stick
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 15 2015
Many athletes struggle to avoid valgus collapse with deceleration and cutting maneuvers. Another common mechanical error seen is landing or cutting too upright, thereby elevating risk for a knee injury... View More
Functionally Fit: Bowler squat
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 1 2015
Lower leg strength and dynamic balance asymmetries are prevalent in many clients depending on their leg dominance, activities, injury history and preferred movement patterns. Single leg strengthening is... View More
Functionally Fit: Single leg ball squats
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 15 2015
Strength asymmetries are fairly common in people, especially if they have suffered a prior injury or participate in repetitive activities and sports. Training lower the lower leg in a unilateral fashion... View More
Functionally Fit: Prayer stretch
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 1 2015
Thoracic kyphosis and latissimus tightness is a common presentation in many clients. Poor posture and the use of computers, tablets and phones and repetitive activity leads to this presentation. For overhead... View More
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