The Coach's Guide to Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) in Rehab & Performance
When athletes can’t lift heavy, but still need to maintain or build muscle, BFR may be the tool you
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Complex Systems Applied to Injury
Acute non-contact lower limb injuries, especially hamstring strains, are a persistent issue in team sports. Traditional approaches look for linear
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Fatigue Alters Landing Control: The Risk for Lower Limb Injuries
Landing after jumping is a primary source of lower limb injuries, especially in sports like basketball. Fatigue is known to
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RPE vs. Velocity Feedback: Autoregulation Without the Tech
Velocity-based training (VBT) is effective but requires tech that many athletes don’t have. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), particularly
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Tendon Basics: Effect of Mechanical Loading
Tendon Cell Biology: Effect of Mechanical Loading by Stańczak et al. (2024), provides a comprehensive review of how tendons respond
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Vertical vs. Horizontal Hop Tests: Not Measuring the Same Thing
🚀If you want to level up your jump testing for training and rehab, check out the force plate course In
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The Coach's Guide to Training Load and Injury
Think training load is the key to preventing injuries? Think again. Despite its popularity, the science behind training load metrics
Nutritional Strategies to Improve Post-exercise Recovery and Subsequent Exercise Performance
Athletes often have short windows between bouts of exercise, especially during tournaments, two-a-days, or back-to-back practices. Recovery in these tight
Did the NFL Lockout Expose the Achilles Heel of Competitive Sports?
In 2011, an NFL Lockout led to an unprecedented offseason, during which players had no access to team medical staff,
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What Drives Clubhead Speed in Golf? A Look at the Physical Characteristics That Matter
What Drives Clubhead Speed in Golf? A Look at the Physical Characteristics That Matter Clubhead speed is a key determinant
Fascia Training: A Critical Thinking Breakdown
Fascia Training: A Critical Thinking Breakdown Fascia is having a moment. From Instagram reels to fascia-focused seminars, there's
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“Cleared” Isn’t Always Ready: Jump Deficits After ACL Reconstruction
“Cleared” Isn’t Always Ready: Vertical Jump Deficits During ACL RTPs Athletes often return to sport (RTS) after ACL reconstruction