Forget the old ways of passively warming up. Gone are the days where athletes gather in a group and static stretch in a circle… The most current research shows that the best way to warm-up and prepare for athletic movements is to actually move like an athlete! There are extraordinary advantages of a dynamic warm-up. …
The Benefits of a Dynamic Warm-Up to Ignite Your Performance (Part I) Read More »
If female athletes are still starting practice with “two laps and static stretches”, it’s time to amplify their warm-up routine and set them up for success, not injury. Find out how to prevent injuries and enhance performance with a step-by-step dynamic warm-up, like professional coaches and trainers are doing with elite athletes. For many years, …
Do you have pain on the inside area of the knee after taking a direct hit to the side of your leg? Does your knee feel unstable or loose when you step sideways or pivot? If you’re having pain on the “medial”, or inside area, of your knee, an injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament, …
About 5 years ago, I knew there had to be a way to teach people HOW to improve their knee health and resilience WITHOUT them coming to see me in my clinic first after an injury… There are so many VALUABLE TIPS that I teach my patients when I’m working with them one-on-one, and unfortunately, …
Strong and Healthy Knees for Your Sport and Lifestyle Read More »
Working on the slopes at a ski resort is one of the most thrilling and satisfying jobs you can earn. If you are lucky enough to land one of these sought-after positions as an instructor, patroller, host, or operator, then you have more on the line when it comes to getting injured. Blowing out the …
7 Tips for Ski and Ride Pros To Avoid Injuries That Could Cost You Your Career Read More »
An injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, known as the ACL, can be season-ending and life-changing for a competitive athlete. As a coach, parent, or athlete, you would prefer to hear anything besides those three letters…A.C.L, which is why choosing an injury prevention program before that happens is essential. A torn ACL is a common …
Choosing the Best Injury Prevention Program for You Read More »
Do fit, healthy, competitive athletes need neuromuscular training? When I met this fit, healthy, competitive athlete, he had complaints of chronic hip pain that “nobody could figure out” for years. He eventually gave up and accepted that he would deal with hip pain for the rest of his life. He was told previously that he …
Do you enjoy HIKING? Have you ever noticed if your knees do THIS??? (Watch video) It’s an incredibly common movement pattern that leads a lot of people toward pain, arthritis, and knee replacements. This quick tip will help you SAVE YOUR KNEES so you can keep hiking and living the life of your dreams! As …
The resisted side stepping exercise, also known as “monster walks,” with its many variations, is an excellent way to strengthen the hip and gluteal muscles. But which position is best, knees straight or bent? For years, there has been a debate over the best position to perform “monster walks” to target the gluteals, without isolating …
Glute Strengthening with Monster Walks: Knees Straight or Bent? Read More »
In an interview with George Thomas, from the Professional Ski Instructors Association and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), we discuss best strategies to physically prepare for snow-skiing and snowboarding, specifically to protect your knees. We talk about the important pillars of injury prevention training and how this specific type of training reduces the risk …
PSIA-AASI Podcast: Get Knee Smart with ACL Strong Tips Read More »
Squats are a common exercise to strengthen the legs, but there are some common mistakes to watch out for when doing squats for injury prevention as a field, court, or snow athlete. We use squats to improve movement patterns and build functional strength for athletes to become stronger, safer, and more dynamic in their sport. …
3 Mistakes To Watch Out For When Doing Squats for Injury Prevention Read More »
In this ACL Strong Tip, I demonstrate a nice exercise progression if you are working on strength, balance, or injury prevention. The strategy used here is simple. I begin with a foundational exercise, and when the movement pattern is correct, I add an unstable surface or a rotational component, or both. This is one way …
Wondering what you can do to be ready for skiing or snowboarding? As the season gets underway, many of us are now thinking about what we can do to make the transition easier on our bodies. Whether you’re a pro and you work on the mountain, or a first-timer considering lessons, there are a few …
How to BE READY for Ski Season, whether you’re a First-Timer or a Pro! Read More »
This time of year, seasonal athletes start thinking about how to prepare for Winter. Passionate skiers and snowboarders anticipate the opening of their favorite ski areas, and they might even don their hats as instructors, patrollers, racers, or resort workers. If you haven’t been on the snow for several months, what should you do to …
3 Ways Skiers and Snowboarders Should Prepare for Winter Read More »
As a movement professional and injury prevention expert, I teach people how to protect their knees so they can be as active as they want, for as long as they want. Here is what you need to know about knee “valgus” and exercise. The knee is a hinge-joint, right? The simple answer is “Yes”, because …
3 Things You Should Know About Knee “Valgus” and Exercise Read More »
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