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Owen Walker

Owen is the Founder of Science for Sport and has a Master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Conditioning & Rehabilitation from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Before founding Science for Sport, he was formerly the Head of Academy Sports Science at Cardiff City Football Club, and an interim Sports Scientist for the Welsh FA. He's published research on the 'Practical Applications of Water Immersion Recovery Modalities for Team Sports' in the Strength & Conditioning Journal by the NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). He has also been featured in the Sports Business Journal and The Roar, Australia’s leading sports opinion website.

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SJ and IMTP

Owen Walker

Squat Jump-Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (SJ-IMTP) test The SJ-IMTP test is used to measure an athlete’s dynamic strength index (DSI). Contents of Article Summary What is the Static SJ-IMTP test? How to conduct the … Read more

Squat Jump

Owen Walker

Squat Jump The squat jump (SJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power. Contents of Article Summary What is the Squat Jump (SJ)? Application How to perform the … Read more

Velocity Based Training

Owen Walker

VELOCITY-BASED TRAINING Velocity-based training is simply a method of training which uses a piece of technology to track the movement speed of the exercise. Contents of Article Summary What is Velocity-Based Training? Why … Read more

8 Must Read S&C Books: PART II

Owen Walker

8 MUST READ S&C BOOKS: PART II This 2nd selection of S&C/sports science books is the ultimate starting place for any new coaches and practitioners. About these books This is a list of … Read more

Massage

Owen Walker

Massage This article looks into the science of massage and whether it is actually useful for recovery from exercise. Contents of Article   Summary What is Massage? Can Massage Enhance Recovery? Physiological Effects … Read more

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Owen Walker

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) The HRV is simply the time difference between each successive heartbeat, otherwise known as the R–R interval or the inter-beat interval. Contents of Article Summary What is Heart Rate … Read more

Plyometric Training

Owen Walker

Plyometric Training Plyometric training has been shown to be incredibly effective; use this article to ensure your knowledge is up to speed! Contents of Article Summary What is Plyometric Training? Why is Plyometric … Read more

Star Excursion Balance Test

Owen Walker

Star Excursion Balance Test The Star Excursion Balance Test was developed to be a reliable measure of dynamic stability. Contents of Article Summary What is the Star Excursion Balance Test? Why measure balance? … Read more

Y Balance Test™

Owen Walker

Y Balance Test™ The Y Balance Test™ (YBT) is a simple, yet reliable, test used to measure dynamic balance. Contents of Article Summary What is the Y Balance Test? Why use the Y … Read more

Cold Water Immersion

Owen Walker

Cold Water Immersion Cold water immersion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular recovery protocol and has been proven to improve recovery for subjective measures, but its effects on objective measures are far less … Read more

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