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5 Simple Hamstring Exercises for Improved Knee and Hip Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 10, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Knee Mobility Exercises

This video demonstrates a variety of simple hamstring-strengthening and activating exercises that almost invariably lead to improved knee and hip function. Please be sure to have the volume on your viewing device and within the video on for accompanying guidance for each exercise. Read more

 

8-Minute Hip Care Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a follow along hip care routine.

Begin seated on a comfortable surface with your legs extended in front of you. Read more

 

A Simple and Highly Effective Way of Protecting Against Tennis Elbow

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 11, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

Virtually all of our everyday activities ask our forearm flexors to do the heavy lifting relative to our forearm extensors, so naturally, our forearm flexors tend to be stronger and more resistant to injury than our forearm extensors. Read more

 

Simple Movements To Keep Your Shoulders Healthy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 27, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to use a suspension system training kit or gym rings to restore lost shoulder mobility and to keep your shoulders healthy at any age. Read more

 

How to Reverse Rounded Shoulders Caused By Excessive Sitting

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 13, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple routine to reverse the effects that prolonged sitting has on shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Protect Your Lower Back By Strengthening Your Obliques

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

One key to avoiding back pain and injury is to keep your obliques strong - these are the muscles that line the sides of your abdominal wall. Read more

 

2 Exercises to Condition Soft Tissues Around Ankles For Improved Balance and Agility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 03, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

This routine is helpful in conditioning the soft tissues that surround your ankle joints, which is necessary for experiencing optimal balance and agility. Read more

 

Kick-Through Core Exercise

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 02, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

This is an intermediate to advanced conditioning exercise for the core.

Begin on all fours, pivot on one arm, and kick the same side leg through to the other side while keeping your core contracted. You can bring your opposite side arm up with each kick-through to help you maintain balance and also to help you keep your core engaged. Read more

 

How to Improve Balance and Proprioception

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 21, 2021
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

After posting a clip of a simple game that can be used to improve joint position sense and balance, I received a number of messages from readers asking for ways to work on proprioception when one doesn't have a partner to work with. Read more

 

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