My son, Peter, plays on Cornell’s football team and struggles with back and hamstring injuries. Peter was sent to Rick this summer to learn proper weight lifting techniques to prevent injuries and improve his strength and conditioning. After years of taking Peter to trainers recommended by coaches, we finally found someone who had an immediate, […]
This is a great instructional video for Stretching your Hamstrings!
We’re working extremely hard to produce an new series of informative video that will focus on different body parts of the body. Each month we will share valuable tips and exercises that will help you maintain and enjoy your quality of life.
When performing a bending activity such as a squat or deadlift, remember to allow your knees to go out at least as far as your toes. This maintains proper biomechanics of your legs which in turn helps your hips and back. Many people teaching bending take a different approach. However, from a biomechanical model there […]
Tennis elbow is one of the most debilitating sports injuries around. Typically is starts with just a soreness that everyone seems to “play through” Well tendons are very difficult to heal because of their poor blood supply so we need to respect this pain and not ignore it. That is how these types of injuries […]
You may be aware that maintaining a correct posture during any physical activity helps to prevent injury. BUT did you know that it also is the foundation for efficient movement, which allows you to move faster, throw farther and perform better!!! Learn more about the importance of postural alignment by reading about “Performance Posture,” my […]
Most people know how to stretch their muscles and we all understand the importance of stretching for injury prevention. BUT are you aware that stretching the JOINTS and not just your muscles is the most important component of maintaining your physical health as you age!!! And most people have no idea how to stretch their […]
The Vertical Method of Olympic Weightlifting, designed by Rick Stebbins PT, CSCS, USAW, encompasses the teaching of technique, as well as the understanding of Mobility/Stability assessment and correction, to optimize efficient weightlifting through maximizing vertical movement of the bar and minimizing “bumping”
It incorporates learning common key positions that all great weightlifters (Chinese, Russian, European) assume consistently during the lifts. Read more...
