Training
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What’s the Best Drop Height for Training RSI?
Drop jumps (DJs) are a core plyometric tool used to develop explosive strength and improve jump performance, critical qualities in
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Science-Backed Achilles Tendinopathy Prevention
Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common overuse injuries among athletes, particularly those involved in running and jumping sports.
Understanding Injury: Dynamic Systems Theory
The Injury-Riddled Playoffs Were A Brutal Reminder Injuries suck. Period. One moment, an athlete is moving fine; the next
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Less Data, More Insight: Monitoring Athlete Response
In the world of high-performance sport, especially elite football, there’s more data than ever before. GPS metrics, heart
Recovery
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Hot Water Therapy Boosts Muscle Regeneration Following Simulated Injury
Muscle injuries are common in both sports and rehab, and thermal therapies, especially ice, are a go-to treatment. But
Training
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Categorizing the Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Basketball Drills
In recent years, extensive research in sports, especially basketball, has focused on describing the demands of the game. Biomechanical, physiological,
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Work-Life Balance is Overrated: Why Young Coaches Should Go All In
I've noticed a growing trend of younger coaches seeking advice on "work-life balance." But if
Training
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CMJ Loading: Resisted, Assisted, or Unloaded
Coaches often use the isometric mid-shin pull (MSP) and countermovement jumps (CMJs) to assess and train strength and power.
Building Chronic Load is the Key to Performance and Recovery
In professional football, the season is long, dense, and physically taxing. Players in the English Championship average more than a
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Tacos, Coaching and a Poor Dining Experience
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Can Tendons Heal Without Changing Structure? Patellar Tendinopathy Study
When an athlete feels better, we often assume they’re getting better structurally too. But what if that’s not
Testing
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CMJ Force-Time Curve Consistency
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a go-to tool for monitoring neuromuscular status in athletes. Recently, more emphasis has been