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I want to tell you how to use the discharge testing checklist. It's organized in such a way that it goes from simple activities all the way down to complex. So it starts off at range of motion and strengthening and goes all the way through hop testing, agility testing and that type of of higher le...
Recovering vs restoring after pitching – does the word we use matter? When players become more serious about the game, they understand the importance of preparing their mind and body to compete. Unfortunately, our focus really needs to shift from not only preparing for competition but also restoring...
This isn't just a stretch; it is a full-body patterning drill. We are challenging the posterior chain (hamstrings and calves) while demanding that the core stays engaged and requiring shoulder stability.
How to Perform It
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The Hinge: Start by reaching down toward the floor and placing your hand
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With upper body return to sport testing, should you do both a Y Balance Test Upper Quarter and Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST)?Â
What do they tell us? Is one a replacement for the other?Â
One of the ways I like to look at the upper extremity closed kinetic chain stab...
Why the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test is a Game Changer for Lower Body Rehab
I get this question all the time: "Phil, why are we putting an Upper Quarter Y Balance Test (UQYBT) in our lower body checklist? Is it really necessary when I’m treating a knee or an ankle?"
It seems like a stretch, righ
...How to get the toe touch and active straight leg raise pattern to stick?
Frequently, it is relatively straightforward to restore a person's toe touch or active straight leg raise pattern, but the problem becomes keeping it. You can get the pattern normalized in a session only to find that it return...
In this exercise, we are teaching the body to dissociate—to move the hips and spine while keeping the scapula solid. This is essential for anyone who needs to transfer energy from the ground up through the arm.
How to Perform It
Precision is everything here. We aren't just moving; we are stabilizi...
In this Q & A video, I answer a reader-submitted question about how to use students to make group testing more efficient.
Looking for a great exercise to enhance scapulohumeral rhythm? Try core engaged lumbar locked floor angels.
The sprinter's stretch with rotation is one of my favorite readiness activities.Â
