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If you’ve been involved in any type of fitness routine, you've likely tried exercises that focus on the body’s midsection. Maybe you’ve tried crunches or planks, but have you heard of the Row Dog or the Upside Down Turtle?On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Physical Therapists Brian Catania and Travis Ross deep dive into their nationally recognized Sling Activation Sequence and why you need to be thinking about the core differently.Brian Catania, MPT, SCS, ATC, is a physical therapist and site manager of ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services at Glasgow who has attracted national attention for trailblazing new types of therapy.Travis Ross, PT, DPT is an outpatient orthopedic and sports Physical Therapist at ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware since 2006. He co-created the Sling Activation Sequence, which has been used to prevent and reduce injuries by athletes across the country.LinksVIDEOS: ChristianaCare Sling Activation Sequence VIDEOS: ChristianaCare Standing Sling Activation Sequence NFL Teams Use Exercises Developed by ChristianaCare to Protect Football Players from InjuriesNFL puts core strengthening program of Delaware therapists in its playbookThese physical therapists have a new approach for strengthening the core, and the NFL is taking noticeFor a Stable, Strong Core, Forget About CrunchesThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Strengthening the Core with Brian Catania and Travis Ross

Brian Catania, MPT, SCS, ATC, is a physical therapist and site manager of ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services at Glasgow who has attracted national attention for trailblazing new types of therapy. Routinely sought after for media interviews, Brian co-created the Core Sling System which has been used to prevent and reduce injuries by athletes across the country, including the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. This research has been published in The New York Times Well Section and as a cover story in the Philadelphia Inquirer Health Section. Skilled at synthesizing complex health information to make it relatable to the public, Brian even wrote, directed, and starred in the educational play called “Naked Brains on Stage” to highlight the care available for those recovering from a concussion.

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Core Sling System

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For a Stable, Strong Core, Forget About Crunches

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Physical Therapist and Site Manager of Rehabilitation Services at Glasgow

If you’ve been involved in any type of fitness routine, you've likely tried exercises that focus on the body’s midsection. Maybe you’ve tried crunches or planks, but have you heard of the Row Dog or the Upside Down Turtle?
On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Physical Therapists Brian Catania and Travis Ross deep dive into their nationally recognized Sling Activation Sequence and why you need to be thinking about the core differently.

For the show notes, visit christianacare.org/podcasts

For the Love of Health: Strengthening the Core with Brian Catania and Travis Ross

Sling Activation Session Introduction

Full sling activation sequence (SAS) – exercises #1-7 of the SAS.

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