Role of braking biomechanics in return to sport & performance
I have to train/learn how to stop? All I’ve been doing is learning how to speed up! In sport, speed is often considered synonymous with performance. Athletes train to accelerate …
Biomechanical Analysis in Physiotherapy: Is it really needed? Part 1
While researching the content to write in this blog, I had a chance to speak to some physiotherapists to understand their thoughts on the feasibility of ‘Biomechanical Analysis in Physiotherapy’. …
Lower body power testing using jumps: Which test to choose?
Lower body power testing routinely involves jump testing for measuring vertical and horizontal power. With the increasing use of force plates in applied settings, standardized jump tests with Ground reaction …
Cycling Performance Analysis: A guide
In most sports, the athlete moves freely through space. In cycling, the athlete is mechanically linked to the bicycle. When it comes to performance, it is important that the cyclist …
Return to Sport Criteria: Why “Finished Rehab” Is Not the Finish Line
“But…I’ve been told I can play again” . This blog stems from a personal experience where I’ve had an influx of cases of athletes coming in for Strength and Conditioning …
Standardising Performance Testing Protocols
We always discuss the role of technology in enhancing performance of athletes. However, technology can do more harm than good if there are no standardised performance testing protocols in place. …