Did the NFL Lockout Expose the Achilles Heel of Competitive Sports?
In 2011, an NFL Lockout led to an unprecedented offseason, during which players had no access to team medical staff,
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“Cleared” Isn’t Always Ready: Jump Deficits After ACL Reconstruction
“Cleared” Isn’t Always Ready: Vertical Jump Deficits During ACL RTPs Athletes often return to sport (RTS) after ACL reconstruction
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Sprint Mechanics Predict Hamstring Injury Risk in Elite Footballers
Sprint Mechanics Predict Hamstring Injury Risk in Elite Footballers HSIs now account for nearly 1 in 4 injuries in pro
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The Impact of Sleep Interventions on Athletic Performance
Sleep is essential for athletic performance, yet many factors in sports, such as competition schedules, travel, and training loads, can
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
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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.