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Hey, my name is Dave Tilley.

I was a collegiate gymnast and have been coaching gymnastics for 15 years. I work as a Sports Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning coach, and optional gymnastics coach in Boston MA. I’m also really fortunate that I get to travel the world and teach about performance and sports medicine concepts.

I started SHIFT in 2013 with one goal.

Help people change the lives of athletes they work with.

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Stretching Hip Flexors/Quads vs Stressing Lumbar Spine – Video Quick Tip

If you missed it, last week I posted Part 1 of this video series talking about how an overhead shoulder stretch commonly used by gymnasts may may be putting strain on the shoulder joint, instead of stretching the lats like intended. In Part…

10 Minute Gymnastics Flexibility Circuits, Gymnastics Flexibility/Mobility, Gymnastics Injuries, Gymnastics Medical, shoulder

Stretching Lats vs Shoulder Joint – Movement Tweak #1

Here is the first short video of an ongoing series I will be putting out called Movement Tweaks. In this video, I go over why unfortunately I think many gymnasts "go to" stretches for their lat muscles may not be the most effective. Unfortunately, I…

Chapter 7 Gymnastics Culture Ebook, Gymnastics Coaching MAG, Gymnastics Coaching WAG, Gymnastics Flexibility/Mobility, Gymnastics Injuries, Gymnastics Strength, Hip, Lower Back

Why I Don’t Use Ankle Weights With My Gymnasts

To start, I'm aware this is another controversial topic in gymnastics. I have spent quite a long time organizing my thoughts and how to present them in a positive, constructive article. As a younger coach, I used to do a ton of ankle weight…

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10 Phrases I’d Teach A Parrot To Recite To Injured Gymnasts

This post was 100% inspired by Chris Johnson of Zeren PT, who recently wrote a great piece related to common things he seems to always say to injured runners. I laughed to myself when I saw the title, because of how true it seems to be. When…

Chapter 12 Gymnastics Culture Ebook, General Medical, Gymnastics Injuries, Head, Physical Therapy

Concussion Tools for Gymnastics Coaches, Parents, and Medical Providers

I spent the last 4 days in Washington D.C. taking an Emergency Medicine Response course as part of my upcoming Sports PT boards (don't worry I passed). One area of injuries we spent a long time discussing and practicing was spinal/neck injuries…

10 Minute Gymnastics Flexibility Circuits, Gymnastics Flexibility/Mobility, Gymnastics Injuries, Gymnastics Medical, Hip

Elastic Band ASSISTED Hip Drills For Better Angles and Control

Elastic band drills are all over gymnastics mainly being used as added resistance to hip motion. In the right scenario I think the resistance can be useful. However, I have noticed many gymnasts I work with show huge passive hip motion, but…

Disclaimer

This site is oriented to my opinions and thoughts regarding the subject matter. Please keep in mind that application of this material is a personal choice, and in no way is the author responsible for those choices. Readers are encouraged to only operate within their scope of practice. Examination, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation for athletes should only be performed by a licensed medical professional. Anyone experiencing pain, discomfort, abnormal sensation, or other symptoms should stop immediately from any advice offered and seek formal medical care.

Welcome to SHIFT

Movement Science and Gymnastics Education

New Free Course!
“Keys To Gymnastics Season Success”

Free Gymnastics Coaches Course