Why vertical for hockey players?
The vertical jump is used in nearly all athletic combines, including those for the OHL and NHL. Although this may be true with other tests like the bench press [...]
9.58: What can we skiers learn from Usain Bolt
In a previous post we discussed what is the connection between, “ Vince Carter and Michael Jordan with Alpine Ski Racing.” This time we’re interested to explore how being more [...]
DOES TOMMY JOHN SURGERY WORK FOR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PITCHERS?
Tommy John is the common name for Ulna Collateral Ligament Repair. This surgery has been thought to improve pitching skill in asymptomatic athlete by the media, athletes, parents, coaches, [...]
Top injury prevention strategies that you can start TODAY
Stats on injuries…Injury prevention data (introduction) Why do injuries occur? (signs vs. symptoms and understanding the biomechanics of injury … create a link to our website) Top things you [...]
Top 12 Things Parents and Athletes Need to Understand About Talent and Athletic Development
1) DO NO HARM. Improvements in performance should NEVER be sought when there are significant risk factors for injury present. 2) FUTURE SUCCESS IS BUILT ON A FOUNDATION. While [...]
Thoughts
The value of motor control is well appreciated but we really don’t know that much and I think our frameworks might be a bit blurry. We are data hungry and [...]
THOUGHTS WHILE READING RESEARCH #4: NBA DRAFT
Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/sports/basketball/turn-one-and-done-into-none-and-done.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 Comments: Arn Tellem, “In reality, no amateur draft is more predictive than the N.B.A.’s. As an agent who represents 50 current pros, I can say with reasonable [...]
THOUGHTS WHILE READING RESEARCH 3: THE HOCKEY TRIAD
What did I read[1, 2] Hammoud, S., et al., The recognition and evaluation of patterns of compensatory injury in patients with mechanical hip pain. Sports Health, 2014. 6(2): p. [...]
Thoughts While Reading Research #2: FMS Killer
After reading research I take some time to think about the take home points, how I can apply it to my practice (either performance or in clinic), additional questions that [...]
Thoughts while reading 4
What was I reading: Major Take Home Points from the study Blocked periodization group were more likely (79.8%) to increase the area under the force-power curve than traditional periodization [...]