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Top 4 Fridays! 4 Exercises for Positional Demands of Sports

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Positional Demands of Sports Sports demand a lot from athletes especially when it comes to different speeds, different angles, and different positions. One position of note is when your torso/trunk is rotated over your front leg. This position has become popularized recently due to the “coil” effect of having a fixed front leg femur in relative internal rotation beneath a rotated torso/trunk. Ultimately, this mimics positions often visited in sports during change of direction activities while loading into that hip and then springing into a different direction from the force generated there. In order to bring this to life in the weight room, we can simply layer in the “coil” effect into exercises we already use in the split squat and bowler squat. A.I. and Vick: my top 2 favorite athletes of all time. Some of the most elusive to ever do it! Exercise progressions: Band Split Squat w/ Coil KB Horns-Grip Split Squat w/ Coil Band Bowler Squat w/ Coil DB 1-Arm Offset Bowl...

Untold Physio Stories - Beating a Dead Hip Flexor

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In this episode, Erson recounts learning the hard way that his right hip flexors weren't really as "tight" as he thought they were. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions  - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply Clinical Practice Patterns, integrate Pain Science with Manual Therapy and Patient Education -  Join now ! Also, be sure to check out  EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers  - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Time Restricted Eating on Human Health Part 4 - Metabolic Effects

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Effects of Time Restricted Eating on Human Health SERIES (4/6) METABOLIC EFFECTS: Intermittent fasting can have beneficial metabolic effects via caloric restriction. This review confirmed this with the following findings: Avg weight loss of 3% and fat mass reduction. Body fat loss and a decrease in the level of fasting glucose concentration. Weight loss and BMI reduction. Drop in systolic blood pressure. Reduction in waist circumference and a decrease in cholesterol concentration. 6/10 studies showed beneficial metabolic effects, regardless of the calorie restriction. For example, a randomized iso-caloric study evaluating eTRE showed a decrease in the average blood sugar level and reduced insulin resistance. Likewise, a crossover randomized trial demonstrated that short-term TRE improved nocturnal glycemic control. An iso-caloric trial on eTRE 8/16 showed an improvement in glucose tolerance and a major decrease in systolic blood pressure, comparable to the results ...

Top 5 Fridays! 5 Exercises to Target Your Glutes and Quads

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Better Band - Glutes, Lateral Hips & Quads (Standing - Stationary) ⤵️ My friends over at  @committedhp  set me up recently with their Better Bands and I'm really enjoying them so far. The unique thing here is that you can switch up the overall circumference (size) around your legs based on what fits best and also how much intensity you want to use. There's a ton of variety and ways to use these in your training so definitely play around and explore with them. I've been adding in floor-based exercises recently, but today's post is about standing exercises with the Better Band in a stationary position. The key to the following list of exercise progressions is single-leg strength and stability in concert with building durability in your glutes, lateral hips and quad muscles. Grab yourself a pair of Better Bands at the link in my bio with 10% off discount code: MIBRAHIM10 Exercise Progressions: 1. Better Band 1-Leg Squat Iso w/ Lateral Toe Tap 2. B...

Untold Physio Stories - Arm Pain in a Chronic Smoker

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In this episode, Andrew goes over a patient he has seen before who normally responds well to physical therapy. With a recent onset of arm and radiating pain, he still responded to cervical based treatments. However, did he miss something? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations Modern Manual Therapy Insiders - over 650 Exclusive videos, Research Reviews, Webinars, Online Discussion - learn easy to apply Clinical Practice Patterns, integrate Pain Science with Manual Therapy and Patient Education - Join now ! Also, be sure to check out EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual  Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Time Restricted Eating and Human Health Part 3

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Effects of Time Restricted Eating on Human Health SERIES (3/6) ADHERENCE & EFFECT ON CALORIE INTAKE TRE was overall well-tolerated, with an 80% adherence rate across 8 studies. However one of the 10 studies reported a dropout rate of 24%. Compliance to the 9/15 TRE was ~72% (+/- 24%), or about 5/7 days of the week. The main determinants of adherence to a diet are: Ability to reduce the desire to eat. Conform to the patient’s eating habits. In this review: Hunger remained stable in 4 studies. In 1 study participants reported reduced hunger discomfort and reduced desire to eat. In addition, TRE has no limitation in the quality or quantity of the food, and thus more adaptability to the participants’ eating behaviors. Long-term adherence is the most important factor for overall health benefits. These studies lasted 4 days to 4 months, which is a relatively short time to conclude. However, in 1 of the studies, 63% of people were still engaged in TRE 16 months after th...

Top 5 Fridays! 5+1 Rules for Training Your Calves

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Training calves? Check out these rules via my buddy Matthew Ibrahim ⠀ 1. Start standing to bias gastrocnemius. ⠀ 2. Next up: seated or knees bent (60+ degrees of knees flexion) to bias soleus. The soleus is a POWERHOUSE muscle. ⠀ 3. Use regular range of motion from the floor. ⠀ 4. Increase range of motion by elevating. ⠀ 5. Bilateral (two legs) to start easy. ⠀ 6. Bump up the intensity and make it harder by using one leg (unilateral). ⠀ Tons of variety and variables to tinker with when it comes to training the calves. ⠀ Start here and start growing those bunnies! 🐰  ⠀ V ia @matthewibrahim_’s instagram and reposted with permission Learn more online - new online discussion group included! Want an approach that enhances your existing evaluation and treatment? No commercial model gives you THE answer. You need an approach that blends the modern with the old school.  NEW - Online Discussion Group Live cases webinars lecture Live Q&...