Drill of the Month: Bounding Progressions
What Are Bounding Progressions? Bounding involves taking exaggerated strides, focusing on covering both distance and height with each step. As a plyometric exercise, bounding helps to enhance lower body power, balance, and explosive strength. Bounding progressions challenge you to increase the intensity by focusing on longer, more powerful strides. Benefits of Bounding Progressions 1. Enhanced […]
Run Faster: What Muscles Matter for Speed and Performance
Whether you’re chasing a bus or aiming to beat a marathon personal best, speed matters. It’s a defining hallmark of physical ability that athletes, coaches, and physical therapists strive to improve. But what truly determines how fast you can move? A new study provides some fascinating insights into this, highlighting key muscles and mechanics at […]
Drill of the Month: Skipping Progressions
Skipping is an explosive, rhythmic exercise that involves exaggerated step-hop motions, alternating between legs. As a form of plyometric training, skipping helps develop lower body power, coordination, and quickness. Skipping progressions allow you to gradually increase the intensity of the exercise by focusing on improving height, speed, and movement control over time. Benefits of Skipping […]
How to Tackle Golfer’s Elbow: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
Golfer’s elbow—fun name, not-so-fun condition. If you’ve ever had a sharp, nagging pain on the inside of your elbow, chances are you’ve run into this frustrating injury. And here’s the kicker: you don’t even have to play golf to get it! It’s a common problem for anyone who relies on repetitive arm motions—whether you’re swinging […]
Single Leg Balance/Hinges
What Are Single Leg Balances? Single leg balances involve standing on one leg while maintaining control and stability. This exercise challenges the body’s balance, engaging muscles throughout the lower body, core, and feet. It improves overall body control, balance, and joint stability. Benefits of Single Leg Balances 1. Improved Balance and Stability: By standing on […]
Plantar Fasciitis Relief: Effective Management Tips from ADAPT Recharge
Plantar fasciitis can be a real showstopper. Whether you’re an athlete, someone who spends long hours on their feet, or simply going about your daily routine, stabbing heel pain can quickly put a damper on life. At ADAPT Recharge, a 1-on-1 physical therapy and chiropractic clinic focused on mobility training and manual therapy, we’ve seen […]
Hurdle/Tuck Jumps
What are Hurdle Jumps? Hurdle Jumps involve leaping over a series of obstacles (hurdles) at varying heights in a rhythmic sequence. The aim is to clear each hurdle with powerful, controlled jumps while minimizing ground contact time. This drill activates fast-twitch muscle fibers crucial for explosive movements in sports. Benefits of Hurdle Jumps 1. Explosive […]
Band Resisted High Knee Run
Welcome, Athletes! This month, we’re honing in on a foundational exercise that’s key for athletic performance: the band resisted high knee run. This exercise adds resistance to your high knee running motion, intensifying the sprint and stride motion and enhancing the ability to run at TOP SPEED. Let’s delve into its benefits and effective training […]
Understanding Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide from Recharge Clinic
What is Tendinopathy? If you’ve been experiencing persistent joint pain that worsens with activity and didn’t start from a specific injury, you might be dealing with tendinopathy. This condition is common in various areas of the body, including: – Heel: Achilles tendon – Knee: Above or below the kneecap – Hip: Gluteal, groin, or hamstrings […]
Understanding Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a term that describes changes in the shape and position of the spine, thorax, and trunk. When viewed from behind, the spine may curve side to side and rotate, making it appear more like an “S” or “C” shape instead of being straight. Causes of Scoliosis About 20% of scoliosis cases are due […]
