I really feel to optimize movement and maximize performance, you need to work on both strength and stability. I've been teaching that for years. But sometimes people need to focus on one more than the other.
Here's how we try to integrate the two concepts with our patients and athletes.

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It's always hard to know when to push range of motion, and when to back off. You don't want to lose motion, but sometimes the harder you push the worse it gets.

Here are some tips to know when and how to push range of motion.

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Returning to CrossFit after a major surgery like rotator cuff repair is a long process that shouldn't be rushed. But that doesn't mean it's not possible.

Here are some steps you can take to progress someone from post-operative to advanced exercises like snatches, kipping pull ups, and muscle ups.

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Attending large professional conferences can be rewarding to network with other peers and experts in your field. Here are some tips to get the most out of these events, even if you aren't an extrovert!

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A common issue after knee surgery is quad weakness that may result in a knee extension lag. This can have many consequences for future strength gains and gait training, so it's always best to address this quickly. Here are some strategies we use at Champion when someone has a knee extension lag.

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The start of offseason training is important to recover from the season and set the foundation of progress to enhance performance. Here are the keys we focus on with athletes at Champion.

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Ah, the sleeper stretch. It seems like every doctor thinks that the sleeper stretch should be performed on every baseball pitcher. I don't think so. And, in pitchers that do have a loss of internal rotation, I still don't use the sleeper stretch.

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Working with people with low back pain can seem daunting. Where do you get started? How do you progress them? Luckily, it's not as complicated as it seems.

Here's how we like to start by categorized the symptoms, then building a plan just like any other joint.

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Have you thought about specializing in two different things, like sports and neonatal physical therapy? You certainly can, but keep in mind there are benefits of being more specific with your focus.

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Should we perform open kinetic chain exercises after ACL reconstruction? Current research suggests we should. However, keep these things in mind.

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