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19 Mar

Posted at 04:41h in Foot/ankle, Knee by

Soccer is the world’s most popular sport and demonstrates continued growth in the United States each year. Over 13 million Americans play soccer, and according to US Youth Soccer, there are over 3 million youth soccer players registered in the United States today. Although there are benefits to playing soccer such as improved cardiovascular health, strength, and self-esteem, there are also some inherent risks involved. One study found that there were over 2.4 million soccer related injuries leading to an Emergency Room visit between the years 2000 and 2012. Another study showed that soccer is the high school sport with the highest risk of injury for female athletes. The most commonly injured areas are the ankle and knee, and the most common injuries are sprains and strains. In this article I will highlight the most common injuries seen in soccer, and demonstrate research based soccer prehab exercises to prevent these injuries while employing soccer-specific activities.

18 Mar

Posted at 18:59h in Low Back by

Mike had the unique opportunity to spend 4 months treating in China. Sadly, the people there have an extremely low level of education and understanding of their health. Every day in the clinic, we battled not just construed cultural enigmas ("my back hurts because of the cold wind"), but also improper education/advice  ("my doctor told me if I do anything more vigorous than walking my nerve will impinge and I will be paralyzed"). One of the biggest reasons why Craig, Arash, and I started The Prehab Guys' in the first place was to inject some truth and science into the fitness and health industries. Proper education on your movement system, from why you experience pain to self-management strategies, GO A LONG WAY in making this world a much better and happier place. Education is power. Without further ado, fact #1…

12 Mar

Posted at 20:57h in Foot/ankle, Hip, Knee by

We have simplified the literature investigating running to bring you the Runner’s Prehab Checklist featuring our favorite runner's prehab exercises. For the new and experienced recreational runners, this is a reference guide with biomechanical information to check and optimize your movement system for running. Be sure to add these exercises to your training routine to protect your body in helping you run!

12 Feb

Posted at 19:42h in Head/Neck by

Do you have a headache after a whiplash injury? Do you experience pain that seems to start in the neck and then spread to one side of your head or arm? Does moving your head seem to start your headache or exacerbate your pain when you have a headache?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, there’s a high chance you have a type of headache known as a cervicogenic headache. Lucky for you, there’s an extremely qualified healthcare provider (ie a Physical Therapist) who can help alleviate your pain. In addition, we'll show you some stellar cervicogenic headache exercises for you to try at home.

05 Feb

Posted at 20:44h in Low Back by
Low back pain is the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence throughout much of the world and is associated with an enormous economic burden. This called for Preventative measures! Here are 10 exercises from the leading Rehab and Fitness professionals that may help reduce your risk of injuring your lower back!

08 Jan

Posted at 17:29h in Head/Neck, Hip, Shoulder by

Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), created by @drandreospina, is essential to incorporate into your practice. FRC focuses on improving mobility. Mobility, in an FRC sense, is defined as STRENGTH + CONTROL in order to expand upon usable ranges of motion, articular resilience (i.e. load bearing capacity), and overall joint health. Prioritizing FRC principles in your training and [P]Rehab program can be a huge game changer! This article will provide you an intro to FRC principles provided with exercise examples.

02 Jan

Posted at 21:36h in Low Back, Shoulder by
This article will use a global approach, via Developmental Kinesiology, to train muscles through purposeful movements. Some of you may know this as “Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization,” (DNS). DNS is originated by Pavel Kolar, who was known as one of the best student of the legend Vlademir Janda.The basis of DNS is on developmental kinesiology; that in early childhood your movement pattern is automatic, predictable, and genetically formed as the nervous system matures.

25 Dec

Posted at 17:03h in Hip by

21st-century golf training is no longer just hitting the range or putting green. It has evolved into human movement training with mobility, control, and strength at its centerpiece. Professional golfers are acknowledging the benefits of this type of training, and you can find them training at Premier Fitness Systems located in Scottsdale AZ. The crew at PFS are leading the way in this shifted mindset, designing programs that are driven by owning and controlling human movement. In this article, you will learn golf-specific training for the hips.

18 Dec

Posted at 15:23h in Uncategorized by

This “Clean Series” will delve into the clean through the eyes of a lifter en route to becoming a scholar. We will be discussing a broad spectrum of clean faults and misnomers, along with tried-and-true cues and corrective exercises that can be used for yourself, or your athletes. The clean is an excellent tool for any trainer or rehab specialist alike to build explosiveness, dynamic power, jumping and landing mechanics, and fast-twitch muscle activation in athletes/patients. If you are looking to add some tools to the tool belt this clean article is for you!

13 Dec

Posted at 18:01h in Shoulder by

The bench press is perhaps the most recognized and famous upper body exercise. It has been suggested the bench press has its roots dating back to ancient greek times. For over hundreds of years there have been countless discussion inside and out of gyms regarding training tips, myths, and actual scientific facts. With so much information coming in and out of the gym from “experts”, its hard to filter out the good versus the bad. In this article, we’ll break down scientifically proven ways to maximize your bench press gains, break PRs, and how to break through that bench press plateau.