NBA Season Ending Injury Risk Factors
Injuries suck. Period. And understanding injury risk factors help us better design S&C and recovery programs to reduce
Injury and Rehab
Science-Backed Injury and Rehab Articles to Improve Your Return to Performance Outcomes.
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Strength, Endurance, and Cold Water Immersion
Cold-water immersion (CWI) is commonly used to assist with recovery during training. However, there are indications that regular CWI may
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Strength Training Reduced Injuries by 66%
Performance staffs are tasked with developing athletic qualities while reducing the risk of injury. When players get injured, teams lose
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Resistance Training Dose Components for Tendinopathy Management
Tendinopathy is a broadly defined as a painful condition occurring in and around tendons in response to overuse or under-preparation.
Ankle Instability Alters Landing Mechanics
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injury types in sports and 73% of individuals with a lateral ankle
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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 than
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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
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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.
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System and Tissue Response to Loading
Optimal loading is essential in sports performance and rehabilitation. It involves prescribing an exercise stimulus that promotes beneficial tissue adaptations