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Piriformis: Is it really tight? Really?
Most clients, and fitness professionals alike, use the term “tight” to indicate that a muscle or other form of contractile tissue is shorter than it should be. After being in the fitness industry for more than 15 years, I’ve heard the phrase “my piriformis is tight” at

Misconceptions of the IT Band
If you were to research IT band problems every day for the next year, there is a good chance you will accumulate over 365 different articles on causes, approaches to treatment, and quick fixes. Many of these articles would explain how the IT band
Research in Review: Does foam rolling in the warm-up improve performance?
See how foam rolling plus a dynamic warm-up affected performance testing results in college athletes.

Turkey Trot: Crash Course Tips
It’s Thanksgiving. And Turkey Trot Time! Corrective Exercise techniques can help keep your clients injury free as they go out and partake in the holiday events. See the infographic below for some fast facts and tips to make sure your clients are ready.

Squat Form – What Does It Tell Us? Part 2
Assessing this full body movement provides a foundation for designing a client’s exercise program. See how to use the results of a squat assessment to incorporate corrective exercise strategies and potentially lower injury risks.