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Dr. Jason Lowenstein, Director of Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity from Atlantic Sports Health, joins Bill Parisi to discuss spinal health and spinal deformity.

1. How many times can my youth/athlete train per week and what is optimal? The amount of training per week depends on the specific Parisi program. Some programs are unlimited, while others are specific to a number of days per week. The optimal amount of training per week again depends on the program, but in …

The Question: How do we get our athletes to become stronger and more powerful while also preventing injury? The Answer: Proximal Stiffness What is Proximal Stiffness? Proximal Stiffness is a term coined by Dr. Stuart McGill, PhD, world-renowned Back Mechanic and professor of biomechanics. Proximal Stiffness is the stiffening of the core between the hips …

Dr. Jason Smith, Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine Physiatrist from Atlantic Sports Health, joins Bill Parisi to discuss health habits and back hygiene.

You always want to see your athletes improving, and pushing themselves to be better. You know that in order for your athletes to be the best it takes more than just a good arm, or sharp 3-point shot. To develop the whole athlete and set them up for success you teach them skill and technique, …

by Bill Parisi, Founder To help take your on-field performance to the next level, we are going to focus on the secret to change of direction quickness. You are probably thinking to yourself right now that you know the answer. The secret however, is actually the opposite of what would seem to be conventional…good deceleration …

Dr. Jason Smith, Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine Physiatrist from Atlantic Sports Health, joins Bill Parisi to discuss lower back habits for a healthy spine.

The Parisi Two-Minute Drill: The 5 P’s To Pull-Ups The Play: Pull-Ups The Purpose: To work on the posterior chain and lats. This will give you increased shoulder extension, allowing you to better counter balance yourself when sprinting. Pre-Snap Read: It is important to make sure your shoulders are positioned correctly. You want to retract your …

The Hip Hinge When performing a hip hinge, make sure the athlete is gripping the ground with their feet, stabilizing the core, pulling shoulders down and back. The critical component of a hip hinge is minimal flexion at the knee. All the range of motion is coming at the hip. This includes lower back activation, …