The Post-Surgical Knee: The Stability and Proprioception Rebuild
The initial stages of the balance, stability, and proprioception phase will be performed through the slow rebuilding of ROM through single-leg movements and will eventually use more advanced dynamic movements, such as jumping and landing mechanics drills.
Case Study: Programming Considerations for the Injury-Prone Powerlifter
Taking two of my lifters, let’s break down all the variables that come into play for individualizing their programming to keep them not only progressing but also healthy.
Mobility Versus Flexibility
Is mobility even a real thing, or a substitution for people that don’t actually train, compete, or play in an actual defined activity?
Assessing Your Dysfunction — Finding Why
Still searching for your quick fix? You won’t find it anytime soon.
Locking Out a Deadlift
If you want to deadlift a lot, you have to deadlift a lot… and discover your weaknesses.
Lift It. Hold It. Lower It.
Strength training is a simple process that has become an over complicated “wishing well” for athletic success.
Isometric Face Pulls
Will I ever cure my kyphosis totally? Probably not, but I can at least work on keeping my shoulders healthy.
Death of Static Stretching?
Developing an active and full range of motion (ROM) in our relationships between muscles and joints is vastly important for optimum performance.
Sports Medicine and Sports Performance
I was introduced to the chiropractic and active release technique (A.R.T.) in 1997 when I first arrived in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Michael Leahy, DC, who is the founder of A.R.T., was my first provider. Yeah, I know, that’s pretty lucky!
What Happens When Westside Doesn't Work
I received this article and immediately realized that Alan’s plight mirrors many other lifters.