Step ups are a standard exercise that we’ve all done. Find an elevated surface, choose your desired weight, and step onto that surface. The simplicity is what makes it so effective. It’s a great exercise, and one that we all...

If you’ve spent any time squatting in the past, you’ve probably noticed that your technique looks a little different than everyone else’s. Further, you may have also noticed that no matter how much time you spend warming up,...

Ankle mobility is a crucial piece of a squat. When the ankle does not move correctly, we start seeing changes in everything - knee and hip motion, trunk stability, and depth.

Very often, the problem is ankle dorsiflexion mobility. Dorsiflexion is...

Hip impingement is a common issue we deal with at NorCal Physiotherapy. It is typically reported as a "pinch" in the front of the hip when the hip is flexed - when the knee moves toward the chest. It is an annoying pain that stops us from...