Training
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Best Practice Guidelines for Sprint Training: A Simple Breakdown
When it comes to sprint programming, there is no shortage of methods and variables to consider. Each session type should
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Testing
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Jump Testing for Return to Play: What Metrics Really Matter After ACL Reconstruction?
ACL injuries are common in basketball and re-injury rates remain high, especially among youth athletes. Force plate jump testing can
Do higher vertical jump scores at the NBA Combine predict future lower limb injury?
For decades, the NBA Combine has been a showcase for elite prospects, where a 40-inch vertical can turn a fringe
Testing
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Tracking Fatigue with the CMJ: Individual Force-Time Changes in Sprinters
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a popular neuromuscular monitoring tool, but its long-term utility in sprinters hasn’t been clearly
Training
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Sand Training: 5 Science-Backed Benefits
The NBA off-season is here, which means plenty of social media photos of players training in the sand. But this
Training
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Seated vs Prone Leg Curls: Which is Better?
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common issues in field and court sports. The biceps femoris long head (BFL)
Training
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Reactive Strength Associated with Sprint Performance
Sprinting and acceleration are crucial in field sports like soccer, hurling, and rugby, where plays often hinge on short bursts
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
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 Part 1: Dynamic Systems Theory
The Injury-Riddled Playoffs Were A Brutal Reminder Injuries suck. Period. One moment, an athlete is moving fine; the next moment,
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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 rate
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 are