Testing
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Jump Height Lies? Force–Time CMJ Metrics for Neuromuscular Fatigue
The CMJ is one of the most commonly used tools to monitor fatigue and readiness. However, most practitioners rely heavily
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Achilles Ruptures Are On The Rise: 70 Years of Data
Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) are one of the most impactful lower-body injuries for both athletes and general populations. Despite this,
Training
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Isometric Holds vs Full ROM: Does Muscle Length Change Hypertrophy?
There is increasing interest in the idea that training at long muscle lengths may enhance hypertrophy. This has led to
Training
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The 3 Phases of Landing
Jumping gets most of the attention in performance testing. But every jump ends with a landing. And in sports like
How Strength Improves Knee Mechanics During Cutting
Non-contact ACL injuries commonly occur during unplanned sidestepping, especially in female athletes. Too often, the conversation defaults to biology (e.
How ACL Injuries Happen in Soccer (Based on 709 Video Cases)
ACL injuries remain one of the most devastating injuries in soccer, and despite decades of research, incidence has not meaningfully
Tendinopathy Explained: 5 Things Every Coach Needs to Understand
Tendinopathies suck. Jumpers with patellar pain. Runners battling Achilles symptoms. Lifters who can’t press without elbow irritation. These cases
How Achilles Rupture Shifts Lower Limb Work
Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) has long-term consequences. Even years after injury, we see reduced plantarflexion strength, reduced ankle power and
Training
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Rethinking Drop Jump Height for Performance and Safety
Drop jumps are everywhere in performance programs. And the current trend seems to be "higher drops is better."
Injuries in Sport: Mechanisms Tell Us How, Not Why
One of the biggest mistakes we make in sports medicine and performance is confusing mechanism with cause. You see it
Training
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Height vs Load in Supramaximal Landing Training
Deceleration is a limiting factor in high-level sport. Stopping fast, changing direction, and "absorbing" force safely all depend
Training
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Understanding Stiffness: Movement vs Tendon
Two Different Meanings of Stiffness “Stiffness” is one of the most misunderstood words in performance training. Coaches throw it around