Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 6 min read

The Complete Basketball Dynamic Warm- Up

This article will feature five different phases of a dynamic warm-up that should be incorporated into a successful warm-up for basketball. The dynamic warm-up will be broken up into dynamic mobility, glute activation, core activation, agility activation and plyometric activation. Each of these five phases play a dynamic role in improving basketball performance. Dynamic Mobility Research has shown that dynamic...

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read

3 Shoulder Exercises Every Basketball Must Do

Have you ever hurt your shoulder while playing basketball?Shoulder instability is one of the most common shoulder injuries in basketball players. Shoulder instability can occur through a traumatic injury such as someone pulling on your shoulder and it pop outs of place or from abnormal muscle patterning/imbalances. In basketball you use your shoulder complex in various activities such as shooting,...

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 7 min read

Why Everyone Needs Plyometric Exercises

You have probably heard the word of plyometrics if you play in any sport that involves jumping. Do you know why plyometric training is so important? Plyometrics occur in any sport that involves cutting, change of direction, sprinting and jumping. The most common sports we see plyometric training occur is in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and football. Studies have shown that...

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 4 min read

Top 5 Dynamic Stretches for Basketball Players

Do you feel “tight” before basketball games? Does it take you a couple minutes into the game to finally get warmed up?One of the reasons that you might be feeling tight or not as physically ready when playing basketball might be due to not warming up. Warming up is a general term that we tend to use for athletes when...

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read

Top 5 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of ACL Injury

No one wants to their their ACL. But unfortunately, ACL injuries in amateur athletes are on the rise, and the average age of those afflicted seems to be getting younger and younger. In this article, we'll go over my top five go-to exercises that help reduce the risk for ACL injuries. What is an ACL?ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament....

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read

Nordic Hamstring Curls: Why Everyone Should Try This Ultra-Challenging Exercise

The hamstrings are one of those muscles that people always seem to have problems with. They're weak. They're tight. They're one of the most common muscles that get pulled or strained. The hamstring muscles actually consist of four muscles located in the back of your thigh: the semimembranosus and semitendinosus on the inside part of your leg, and the biceps...

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By Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS + 1 other for STACK - 4 min read

Top 3 Glute Exercises to Relieve and Prevent Knee Pain

Knee injuries and knee pain plague both athletes and the general population, alike. Knee injuries can be caused by multiple factors, such as traumatic injuries, overuse injuries, and non-contact injuries. One of the most common mistakes when it comes to relieving knee pain or prevent knee injuries is to focus on the actual knee itself. The reality is that to...

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