Join Vertex and Run with a Purpose What?        MuckFest MS, a 5km Obstacle Course Race (OCR) with over 17 obstacles. Visit www.MuckFestMS.com for more info. Where? Concord Speedway 7940 U.S. Hwy 601 South Concord, NC 28025 (Less than 2 hours from Vertex) When? Saturday, May 6, 2017 Why? The “MS” part of MuckFest […]

Quick video of Dr. Faile experimenting with Donnie Thompson’s sissy squat variation. One of the reasons why we like this for patellofemoral pain patients is because it allows for a more vertical shin (which = less patellofemoral compression) and you get the added close chained terminal knee extension moment at the top.

  1. Hip Flexor Pulse a. Purpose: Improves strength in hip flexors, especially Iliopsoas, to increase leg height. This exercise works best in combination with stretching the hamstrings to allow greater mobility and active range of motion. b. How to do: start sitting with legs extended and leaning back on hands. Perform a posterior pelvic […]