Testing
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Vertical Drop Jump Is a Poor Screening Test for ACL Injuries
ACL injuries are common in sports such as football, soccer, and basketball and they occur 3-5x more in woman
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Training
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Increasing Weight vs Reps for Muscle Adaptations
“Maintaining a sufficient stimulus to match adaptive capacity is termed progressive overload.” 1 And progressive overload is perhaps the most
Training
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Improving COD in Basketball Players
Change of direction (COD) is a critical performance quality in most sports, especially in basketball, given the nature and speed
Training
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Biomechanics of Squatting With and Without Knees Over Toes
The barbell back squat is a popular exercise in training and rehab. You have likely programmed them and may be
Testing
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Feedback Improves Landing Mechanics & May Reduce ACL Risk
ACL injuries are a major concern in female athletes, occurring at 2 to 8 times the rate of their male
Training
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Sprint Volume Impacts Performance and Fatigue
Repeated sprint training (RST) is a key method for improving speed, aerobic fitness, and intermittent running performance in team sports.
Training
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Resisted vs. Unresisted Sprint Training: What Works Best?
Sprinting is crucial in rugby, impacting speed, acceleration, and momentum in contact situations. Resisted Sprint Training (RST) and Unresisted Sprint
Recovery
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Does Foam Rolling Improve Recovery?
Foam rolling is a staple in recovery routines for athletes, strength coaches, and therapists. It’s marketed as a tool
The Top 5 Sports Supplements According to Science
Athletes and coaches constantly look for safe and effective supplements to improve training outcomes, recovery, and performance. Given the nearly
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The Coach's Guide to S&C Salaries
Curious what strength and conditioning coaches actually make? This comprehensive salary guide breaks down real-world pay ranges across college
Training
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Hamstring Injury Prevention: Bridging Science and Practice
Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are the most common injury in elite football and have increased despite advances in sports science.
Training
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Re-Warmup Strategies for Non-Starters
Re-Warm-Up Strategies for Non-Starters in Basketball: What Works Best? Basketball games demand high-intensity efforts—sprinting, jumping,