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Athletes often struggle to regain full function after ACL reconstruction (ACLR), even when strength returns. Traditional strength tests may overlook
Traditional strength training guidelines recommend loads ≥70% of 1RM to maximize hypertrophy. However, low-load resistance exercise training (RET) to failure
Coaches often design programs that focus on muscle, but forget the tendon. Tendons adapt slower and differently than muscles, which
Tendon injuries are frustrating. They take time, don’t always follow a clear path, and often linger longer than expected.
It’s tempting to believe that when a patient or athlete improves after we’ve worked with them, we caused
The world sees the wins. The transformation stories. The high-performance moments that get posted and praised. What they don’t
In strength and conditioning, we often hear vague talk about “movement systems” or “training the body as one piece.” While
Acute non-contact lower limb injuries, especially hamstring strains, are a persistent issue in team sports. Traditional approaches look for linear
Landing after jumping is a primary source of lower limb injuries, especially in sports like basketball. Fatigue is known to
Velocity-based training (VBT) is effective but requires tech that many athletes don’t have. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), particularly
Tendon Cell Biology: Effect of Mechanical Loading by Stańczak et al. (2024), provides a comprehensive review of how tendons respond
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