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I became a physical therapist because of my personal experience with physical therapy as a high school athlete. I was fortunate to have a therapist who went above and beyond while truly investing in me during my recovery. From then on, I was committed to becoming a physical therapist and making a positive, lasting impact on as many people as possible.

The dead hang movement requires increased grip and gross upper body strength, core control, and shoulder stability.

How do you get started on a health and fitness journey in older age? Rather than focusing on goals that feel unattainable or unsustainable, you’re better off focusing on lifestyle activities that will keep you active and exploring — and allow for fun.

The single leg triple hop for distance is a continuous plyometric movement that evaluates single leg power, movement control, and confidence.  It is commonly used as part of a return to sport test battery to assess performance between legs.

The single leg hop for distance is a plyometric movement that evaluates single leg maximum power, movement control, and confidence. It is commonly used as part of a return to sport test battery to assess performance between legs.

The snap down exercise can be used as a way to introduce impact and refine eccentric control during rehabilitation. In the fitness setting it can be used as part of a progressive warm up prior to a plyometric session or agility and change of direction training.

Sam joins our team as our Sports Resident! The Sports Residency program provides a physical therapist with a unique outpatient clinical experience and sports exposure, guided mentorship and didactic knowledge needed to become a highly competent and confident, board-certified sports clinical specialist.

This movement can be used as part of a lower body strength program, a warm up prior to plyometrics and other dynamic activities, and as a way to improve single leg balance and control.
Can you perform 10 repetitions on each leg?

The hip flip or shin box progression is a movement that can be used as part of a warm up, cool down, movement screen, or motor control exercise. This post details the first movement of this progression.

m a first year DPT student at Simmons University in Boston. I also received my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a Psychology minor from Simmons in 2020.