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If you are interested in improving your exercise program to enhance both your life and sport abilities, then the extremely functional activity known as Lateral Movement should be included in your regimen.

The Single Leg Lateral Hop for Distance is a plyometric movement that evaluates single leg maximum power, movement control, and confidence in the frontal plane.

This is a movement that is important for those involved in field sports requiring cutting and jumping in multiple directions. Begin by standing on one leg.

For everyone who hates setting their alarm an hour earlier to hit the gym, scientists may have some good news.

This test can be performed as part of return to sport testing for throwing athletes or as a performance based measure in gym settings.

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.