by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS I consistently refer to several texts when I teach that have really shaped how I view the human body and movement in general. Then, I watch my course attendees write feverishly to get down the name of the book and the authors in hopes that they will be able […]
Why You Should Use Dense Exercises
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS I have long used and preached the use of what I call “dense exercises” for rehab, sports performance training, and general fitness, so I think it is something worth looking at. They offer a ton of advantages over more traditional single joint or low threshold movements. They are used […]
Plantar Fascia Pain Explained
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS I always get a few interesting faces in the crowd when I make the statement at my courses that plantar fascia pain is rarely coming from the plantar fascia. As much as we would like to think that plantar fascia pain is coming from the foot, because it would […]
Hip Control Tweak Taping
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS This week I gained a very challenging and fun patient. For those of us who work in the rehab setting, oftentimes unfortunate situations for our patients turn into our most interesting case studies. That’s the situation for me this week. Unfortunately, a senior on our women’s soccer team tore […]
Inverted Row Variations
I’m always looking for and using what I consider “dense” exercises. I define Dense exercises as those that challenge the body neurologically by utilizing multiple joints, moving along fascial lines, and oftentimes challenge my patients in areas where their movement patterns tend to be poor. Dense exercises make the best use of your training time […]
Clinical Approach to Periodization
by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS I have long described myself as a strength coach who happens to be an athletic trainer, and my rehab philosophy has always fallen in line with that mindset. I have always pushed the limits for my athletes to get them moving very quickly after an injury and integrate movement […]
