Hybrid PT – Physical Therapy & Performance
Tips & Advice
Tips for Tennis Racquet Selection
With spring upon us, tennis becomes a popular sport (one of my favorites) that many people take up outdoors. Given the current situation that we’re facing, it’s an excellent option to get out of the confines of your house, move and have fun solo or with the family....
Hip Extensor Strength Progression
Many people can benefit from posterior chain strengthening, specifically targeting the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and spinal extensors, which will improve your body’s resilience and performance. 1️⃣Hip Thrusters: One type of progression from traditional...
Seated Mobility Exercises
Feeling stiff and uncomfortable in your back and neck when sitting at your desk at work? Spending hours in the same stationary position feels like crap, especially when we were made to move. Work environments often determine the positions where we will spend most...
Having Difficulty with the Deadlift?
Understanding the hip hinge concept is an essential part of the deadlift movement. Deadlifts are often incorporated into our rehab, but some patients struggle with feeling and controlling the movement. Using a resistance or pull-up assist band can help with cuing...
Snow Shoveling Tips
Apparently winter is sticking around longer than expected, so here are some snow ❄️ shoveling tips and hacks! Equipment:✅ True Temper 18in Ergonomic Mountain Mover Snow Shovel✅ WD-40 Tips:💡 Using a sturdy snow shovel with a curved metal handle and deep back blade...
Hip Hinge Drills
The hip hinge is a fundamental movement for squats, deadlifts and kettlebell swings. Keeping your lumbar spine in a relatively neutral position will help disperse the load. 💥Proper hip hinging allows for improved use and efficiency of your posterior chain (group of...
Quick Tip to Improve Overhead Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder pain💪💥 can stem from your rotator cuff, biceps, or labrum. While the location of pain can be felt in one of these areas, they are typically not the underlying cause.🤔 Limitation from the latissimus dorsi can impact the mechanics to reach overhead, which is...
Tennis Warmup Drills Upper + Lower Body
Warm up drills for tennis🎾 should also involve combined upper💪/lower body🦵 movements with a band for resistance. Aim for a minimum of 10-15 repetitions per side. 1️⃣Band Reverse Lunge: place middle of band under right foot and hold both ends of band in a front rack...
Warmup Exercises for Tennis
Upper body focus using a thin pull-up assist band (or resistance band) is a simple way to warm up on the court using a portable piece of equipment that can fit in your 🎾bag. 1) 3-way Band Pull-Aparts: Hold the band at shoulder height with hands at shoulder width...
Tennis Warm Up Drills
Spring is right around the corner and tennis is one of the popular sports activities (and one of my favorite) that many people participate in. An important tip prior to participating in any moderate physical activity or exercise is to incorporate a proper warm-up....
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