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We love partnering with @performers_edge @trickstrong to learn about how to care for our bodies well on the road! From workshops, to personal sessions, they’ve got us covered!

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Make your training hard and your skills easy 🎯

I am going to be training, teaching seminars and doing 1-1 sessions at TNT 3 Halloween Gathering October 28-29 near Chicago 🔥 Hope to see you all there!

Prereg link in bio ➡️ @tntgathering

#tntgathering #TNT3 #trickstrong #trickstrongrx #workshop #coaching #physicaltherapy #strengthandconditioning #performingarts

Ever wonder why you are suddenly weaker after injury?🤔

Check out this case study I did with @malikmshepherd.bbb 👇

It is not all tissue damage! Your neurological system ramps muscle force DOWN 📉 when you are in pain in order to protect yourself from further injury.

Malik came to me with knee pain after landing a trick on concrete before a performance. Since, he has been dealing with pain and instability, especially with single leg landings ❌

We tested his knee and hip strength using the @meloq_devices EasyForce, revealing a huge difference in strength! ⏬

From our exam, I determined that instability and pain played a major role in his reduced strength 💢🦵

After some manual therapy consisting of dry needling, scraping, trigger point release and cupping, we retested his knee and hip, revealing a massive increase in his strength from his previous baseline! As his pain decreased, his output improved ⏫

RESULTS📈

Side-Side Pretest
L (non-injured) to R (injured)
Peak Force, in lbs
Quad 118/67.8 = 57.4%
Hamstrings 65.4/45.8 = 70%
Hip Abductors 37.6/26.2 = 69.6%

Side-Side Posttest
L (non-injured, baseline) to R (injured, after manual therapy)
Quad 118/99.2 = 84%
Hamstrings 65.4/54.6 = 82.5%
Hip abductors 37.6/36.2 = 96.3%

Session Results
R (Before & after)
Quad 67.8 ➡ 99.2 = 46.3% increase
Hamstrings 45.8 ➡ 54.6 = 19.2% increase
Hip Abductors 26.2 ➡ 36.2 = 38.2% increase

We of course follow up with strengthening, stability and plyometric exercises which he will now be able to do more of (with better form) as he is experiencing less pain.

With the athletic and acrobatic population I work with, the EasyForce is essential to not only getting accurate strength measures, but in keeping clients motivated to continue their programs 🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♂️

Let me know in the comments below if you enjoyed this case-study style post and I will do more! 👇

If you are an athlete or clinician interested in this device to accurately track progress, check the link in bio @trickstrong for 15% off 💵

#meloqdevices #easyforce #easyforceM #trickstrongrx #trickstrong #trickingathlete #dpt #physicaltherapy #dryneedling #physio #research #casestudy #atl

A lot of people think rehab is just about “healing” and waiting until things feel better.

But real recovery comes from having a plan.

Not doing everything at once…

But progressing at the right time.

Here’s how this golfer rebuilt their ankle step by step.

Month 1

Focus was on protecting the injury while building a foundation.

Stabilizing the ankle.
Strengthening surrounding muscles.
Maintaining lower body strength without aggravating the injury.

Because even when one area is limited…

You can still train the system.

Month 2

Reintroducing weight bearing and direct ankle strengthening

Gradually loading the ankle.
Rebuilding tolerance to standing and movement.
Teaching the body to accept force again.

Month 3

We focused on progressing ankle strength.

More lower leg strengthening.
Ankle stability work.
Improving control through full ranges.

Month 4

Progressing into dynamic movement.

Compound exercises using the lower body.
Progressing movement complexity.
Loading patterns that transfer to golf.

The goal isn’t just to be pain free

It’s to be ready for the demands of your sport.

DM “PERFORM” and we’ll send a link to help you recover from injury and get back to your sport with a customized plan.

Build resilience. Prevent injury. Show up for your community 👇

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 11AM–12PM
📍 Apex Entertainment Studios
🎟 Donation-based entry (minimum $1)

Join us for our Performer’s Edge Monthly Workshop! This month is on lower body rehab for all performing artists

This is a hands-on workshop designed to help performers and all athletes alike stay strong, pain-free, and performing at their best.

Here’s what‘s happening :
✔ 60 minutes with specialists in Performing Arts Medicine
✔ Learn how to reduce pain and improve resilience
✔ Enhance performance and career longevity
✔ Apply rehab strategies to your training

💯 All donations go directly to the Apex Angel Fund, supporting stunt and entertainment professionals in need right here in Atlanta.

🔗Info and registration is in the Live Workshop link in the Performer’s Edge bio

This is bigger than just a workshop, it’s about leveling up your performance and giving back to the community.

Pull up, bring a friend, and let’s build something stronger together 🙌

A lot of people try to improve their hip mobility by just stretching more.

Hold a stretch.
Wait it out.
Hope it improves over time.

But the results don’t last.

Because mobility isn’t just about flexibility.

It’s about control.

Passive stretching helps you access a position…

But it doesn’t teach your body how to own it.

So your body doesn’t trust it.

And when your body doesn’t trust a position…

It takes it away.

That’s where Hip CARs come in.

Controlled Articular Rotations train your hips through their full range of motion…

With control.

Not momentum.
Not compensation.
Not just hanging out in a stretch.

They help:

Improve joint control
Build strength at end ranges
Increase usable mobility
Reinforce healthy joint function

Because you’re not just getting into positions…

You’re learning how to control them.

That’s what actually makes mobility stick.

The goal isn’t just to be more flexible

It’s to have mobility you can actually use during training.

DM “PERFORM” and we’ll send a link to help you improve hip mobility and move with more control.

Try the Assisted Pistol Squat to bridge the gap toward full pistol squats. Using a light assist allows you to hold the bottom position, building the single-leg strength and depth needed to eventually move without support.

DM “PERFORM” and we’ll send the link to build resilience and level up your movement.

Add this simple ankle warmup to your routine for flexibility and mobility. Shifting your weight forward loads the joint to improve your ankle dorsiflexion, which is the "missing link" for many athletes struggling with balance and power transfer.

DM “PERFORM” and we’ll send the first step to reduce pain and build knee capacity.

Try this for better kick control and balance. Supports strength through the full kicking range. Also helps build endurance in the kicking muscles.

💻 Stop guessing. Start a proven plan at trickstrong.com

Add this pistol squat variation to your training to improve your single-leg stability through a full range of motion. Focusing on a smooth transition from the roll to the drive helps you own your weak point in the squat while keeping the movement fluid and athletic.

DM “PERFORM” and we’ll send the link to build resilience and level up your movement.

Try the Half Kneeling Knee Drive to build explosive leg power and single-leg stability without the need for heavy loading. Driving your heel through the floor as fast as possible mimics the mechanics of sprinting and jumping, making your movement sharper and more athletic.

DM “PERFORM” and we’ll send the first step to reduce pain and build knee capacity.

Add this Reverse Pyramid kicking drill to your routine to find and fix any weak links in your balance, leading to more precision and power in your kicks.

Focusing on a strict chamber and full hip extension builds the endurance required to keep your technique sharp when you’re tired.

💻 Stop guessing. Start smarter training built for how you move at trickstrong.com