Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
PEAK HEIGHT VELOCITY PHV is the period of time a child experiences the largest increase in stature. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Peak Height Velocity (PHV)? What causes the PHV? Why is PHV ... Read more
Athlete development framework: A how-to guide
Coaches often use unique approaches as they try to find a way to improve athlete development. However, implementing models and frameworks to develop consistency can be vital, a leading performance and rehabilitation coach says.
Wellness in sports: How to prioritise and maximise your mental health
There are myriad pain points in the high-performance sport industry but there are several strategies you can use to significantly improve your happiness, wealth, and wellness in sports.
Hamstring injuries: What can you do to avoid them?
Hamstring injuries can wreck an athlete’s training and performance. But when and how do they happen, how can they be prevented and how can you break the cycle if they’re already ruining your training and competing?
Are fascia the missing link in sport performance?
Fascia link muscles all over the body and they seem to have a massive role in human movement, even if our understanding is still incomplete. But is it possible to train with these tissues in mind? And if we do, will it improve performance?
The elbow injury ‘epidemic’ and how to rehabilitate successfully
An elbow injury can often impact athletes who perform movements like the baseball pitching action, tennis shots and golf swings, and a rehab program that is staged and structured will best prepare athletes to return to their respective sports.
Understanding and approaching the entire menstrual cycle: A guide for coaches
The menstrual cycle is a very real, constant, and ever-changing physiological state that is difficult for a male to understand. What can coaches do to better support their female athletes?
Physical literacy: Why is it important and how can you improve it?
Physical literacy needs to be a multi-faceted approach: Parents, physical education teachers, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, leisure management personnel, family members, and peers all play an integral role in physical literacy.
Concussion technology: The high-tech mouthguards trying to combat concussion
Concussion technology is an ever-growing area of importance for many collision sports, with cutting-edge mouthguards being developed in the hope of helping prevent or minimise head knocks.
The benefits and uses of Kinesio tape in rehabilitation and athletic settings
It’s very likely you’ve seen Kinesio tape being used from the elite level of sport right down to weekend warriors, or even non-athletes needing help with their rehabilitation. Let’s explore why so many people use it.
Mental health in sport: A guide for coaches and athletes
When compared to the general population, athletes are more likely to be psychologically distressed. So what can they, and the people around them, do to monitor and improve their mental health?
Early specialisation in youth athletes: Pros, cons and considerations
Early specialisation is one of the hottest debates in youth development circles. But what is all the fuss about, and which path is preferable?
ACL rehabilitation: How a strong nutrition plan can help you recover faster
ACL injuries are one of the most painful setbacks in sport, and the recovery time can be longer than 12 months. But can nutrition play a part in fast-tracking a return to play?
Going overboard or just work ethic? The importance of understanding overtraining
One specific area that needs scientific clarification is the definitions of and differences around overtraining and overtraining syndrome.
The positive effects of ice baths for athletes
The positive effects of ice baths for athletes Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer Comments … Read more
Accentuated eccentric training for the muscles & tendons of the knee
Accentuated eccentric training for the muscles & tendons of the knee Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About … Read more
