Most cervicogenic headaches are caused from tight suboccipitals. This video shows a great and easy at-home technique to relieve the tension in this muscle group.
The final stage of ACL rehab for an athlete should mimic the demands of the sport they play. This reduces risk for re-injury and improves performance when they do return to their sport. This video shows what a “return to play” session looks like.
Here, Alex is taking an athlete through a soccer performance training session during late stage post-op ankle rehabilitation. Performing sport specific exercises is crucial for returning to play in order to prepare the athlete for what he or she will experience on the game field.
In this video, Alex explains the science behind what makes downhill running more challenging on your quads than you think.
No equipment needed for these 3 knee exercises! The goal is to improve quad and guts activation to stabilize the patella and reduce stress on the knee joint. These are great for knee arthritis, patellar tendonitis and patellofemoral pain.
Many people, especially runners, have increased tightness in their hamstrings which can lead to muscle strains and tendonitis. Deep tissue work is essential for preventing and rehabilitating from these injuries.
Here, we’re showing a deep tissue massage to the quads to reduce knee pain. Some of the other benefits of deep tissue work include increased blood flow, decreased recovery time, reduced soreness and improved performance.
Glute strength is key for preventing injuries to not just the hips, but also the knees and low back. Here are 3 simple exercises you can do with a small loop band to build stability, balance and strength in your hips.
Get your small loop band and get ready to feel a huge burn in your shoulders! These 3 exercises strengthen rotator cuff and serratus anterior muscles. These are great for a sore shoulder, throwers and overhead athletes, or as a warm up before your upper body day at the gym.
There is a strong correlation between shoulder strength and posture. Here, we are showing 3 easy exercises to do without any resistance - Is, Ts, and Ys on a physioball.
This video gives you an inside look at a typical Apex treatment session. Here, we are using a pliability-based technique on the calf, inspired by Alex Guerrero and the TB12 Method. It’s designed to reduce muscle tension, decrease soreness, and help you recover faster
Stiff ankles? Try this banded ankle dorsiflexion mobilization technique to improve your range of motion
IT Band Syndrome keeping you off the roads? Try the Isometric Curtsy Squat. The is an effective exercise to build strength and durability through the glute, IT band and outer knee without flaring things up
Achilles tendinopathy? Try the Isometric Calf Raise. This is an easy and effective exercise that has been shown to reduce pain, build calf strength and promote tendon healing.
Nagging hamstring injury? Try the Isometric Kickstand RDL and knock out your pain for good!
Check out this video to see what proper lifting form looks like to keep your low back healthy
Improve your single leg balance and foot strength with this simple technique
Check out this manual therapy session with an athlete coming off an ACL repair
Here are 4 exercises to help you overcome a nagging or strained hip flexor. One exercise or treatment alone is rarely going to heal an injury. It takes a well rounded approach to get optimal results. A balance of foam rolling, stretching, strengthening and correcting of movement patterns will get your hip feeling 100% again!
Get your Bird Dogs on point with this easy trick! The Bird Dog is a classic exercise to strengthen the core and improve low back stability, but I see many people rush through it without focusing on what matters most - engaging the core and maintaining a neutral spine.
This exercise will help improve whip and power for throwers and overhead athletes, but also will reduce risk of injury to the shoulder and elbow. This is a great exercise to include in your warm up routine before playing
Dynamic warm up routine for runners of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels
