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Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries—A Review for Fitness Professionals
April 13, 2018by Scott W. Cheatham, DPT, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Because a client’s functional abilities will change in each of the tissue healing phases, the fitness professional must understand the time it takes to heal and the science behind each phase in order to prescribe safe exercises for clients in those phases.
Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio Monitoring for Athlete Performance
June 11, 2018by Reiley Bergin, MS, CSCS and Courteney Benjamin, MS, CSCS
High chronic workloads have been shown to be associated with a reduced risk of non-contact, soft tissue injuries, while large spikes in acute training loads have been associated with an increased risk of these types of injury. Analyzing the acute:chronic workload ratio allows a coach to optimize training for the athlete and to continue in advancing fitness goals without overtraining.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Does Different Footwear Alter Ankle Joint Forces During the Barbell Back Squat?
Ankle injuries are very common and their incidence potentially can be reduced or prevented if the person has a better sense of foot position if proper footwear is worn while exercising.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Thoracic Mobility for the Tactical Operator
October 8, 2018by Joseph J. Swinfen, MS
Tactical operators face many challenges in relation to their job and need to be able to move optimally in order to avoid injuries. The tools provided in this article may assist in helping to develop the ability to improve thoracic mobility in tactical operators.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Ruck-Based Selection Training
April 25, 2018by Thomas Rader, CSCS
Training to move heavy weight over a distance presents the participant with a unique set of physical challenges not typically seen in other training programs. However, there is a greater risk for injuries if appropriate training is not engaged in prior to the event.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Concussion Prevention – Does the Strength and Conditioning Coach Have a Role?
May 7, 2018by Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS,*D, FACSM
In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Greg Myer discusses current concussion prevention strategies as well as possible innovative strategies of the future. By learning how nature may provide a key piece of information to reduce concussion injuries, the strength and conditioning professional may be able to help prevent sports related concussions.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
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September 19, 2019by John Hofman, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
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Proximal Position Dictates Hip Performance and Health
June 20, 2018by Greg Spatz, PT, DPT, PRC, CSCS, Trevor Rappa, DPT, PT, PRC, CSCS, and Doug Kechijian, DPT, MA, PT, PRC
This article provides strength and conditioning coaches with strategies to address hip mobility limitations that may lead to lumbar spine and femoral acetabular issues.
Coaches Exercise Science
Program Design for Soldiers
March 22, 2018by Arlo G. Gagestein, CSCS
Unfortunately for many soldiers, running, pushups, and sit-ups address endurance, but do little to train mobility and strength. To meet the demands of their work and help avoid overuse injuries, a training program for soldiers should include mobility, strength, and endurance components.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes
November 12, 2018by Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Ronald L. Snarr, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT
Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.
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