The role of arm mechanics during sprint-running: a review of the literature and practical applications

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

The importance of arm action during sprint-running has been an ongoing discussion among practitioners. Though some coaches believe the arms serve to merely provide balance to the rotary momentum of the legs, others believe the arms are vital to sprint-running...

Neuromuscular, physiological and perceptual responses to an elite netball tournament

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

To examine responses to an International netball tournament, female athletes (n= 11) played three matches over consecutive days. External (accelerometry) and internal (heart rate; HR, session; sRPE, and differential; dRPE, rating of perceived exertion) load measures...

Hamstring rehabilitation in elite track and field athletes: Applying the British Athletics Muscle Injury Classification in clinical practice

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

Rationale Hamstring injuries are common in elite sports. Muscle injury classification systems aim to provide a framework for diagnosis. The British Athletics Muscle Injury Classification (BAMIC) describes an MRI classification system with clearly defined, anatomically...

Regimes and Recovery Monitoring Practices of Elite British Swimmers

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

Consistent prescriptions for event-specific training of swimmers are lacking, which points to likely differences in training practices and a potential gap between practice and scientific knowledge. This study aimed to analyze the distance-specific training load of...

The neuromuscular, endocrine and mood responses to a single versus double training session day in soccer players

by admin | Jun 5, 2023 | Publications

Objectives: This study profiled the 24h neuromuscular, endocrine and mood responses to a single versus a double training day in soccer players. Design: Repeated measures. Methods: Twelve semi-professional soccer players performed small-sided-games (SSG’s; 4 vs...