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Side bridge exercise progressions

Brian Schiff — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:46:40 +0000

Hip weakness can contribute to knee pain, negatively impact squat mechanics and predispose runners to overuse injuries like IT band syndrome or plantar fasciitis. A common mistake in strengthening the hip and lateral core is to pick exercises that are too challenging. This leads to improper form. In my latest ‘Functionally Fit’ column, I share […]

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Stationary Lunge with Long Step: An Alternative to Lunging if You Have Anterior Knee Pain

Brian Schiff — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:01:18 +0000

One of the biggest problems clients run into with lunging is anterior knee pain. This is especially prevalent in middle-aged females. Patellofemoral joint pain is a consistent issue on this population. In light of this, I have gone away form forward lunges with programming to avoid irritating the knee joint. Instead, I will routinely use […]

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Brian Schiff Opens New Private Sports PT Clinic!

Brian Schiff — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:44:33 +0000

For the past 12 plus years since I moved to Raleigh, NC, I have been treating patients as part of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic. Along the way, it was called APC, then EXOS at Raleigh Orthopaedic, and more recently Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center. During that time, I have been able to work with amazing physicians, fellow […]

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Foam Roller Y Exercise

Brian Schiff — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:51:27 +0000

It is that time of year where baseball pre-season throwing is ramping up. I am starting to see throwers coming in to my clinic with shoulder and elbow issues. In many cases, injury can be avoided with proper stretching and strengthening as well as effective loading programs. Pectoralis major/minor and latissimus muscle tightness along with […]

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Product Review: HECOstix

Brian Schiff — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:10:46 +0000

Over the years, I have tested many different fitness products through my work with Personal Fitness Professional Magazine. I am not paid to promote any products on my site, and this latest review comes after spending the past few weeks using this particular product in the clinic with my patients. I am pleased to bring […]

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