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Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a pervasive issue affecting athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals recovering from injuries. It often results from repeated ankle sprains, leading to joint instability, neuromuscular deficits, and a heightened risk of further injuries. A recent study...
Understanding Golf’s True Force: Reduce Back Pain and Boost Drive Distance with Isometric Training
Back pain and poor driving distance are two common frustrations for golfers of all skill levels. While these issues may seem unrelated, they often stem from a shared cause: insufficient isometric force production. By improving this aspect of your fitness,...
Why Train Multiple Isometric Exercises?
Why Train Multiple Isometric Exercises? Strength training is essential. But are you focusing on every angle of your body’s potential? If you’re not incorporating multiple isometric exercises, you’re missing out on a crucial element that could take your performance—and injury...
Is Forced Dorsi Flexion Fueling the Achilles Tendon Rupture Epidemic?
In recent years, sport conditioning practices have placed increasing emphasis on improving ankle range of motion (ROM), with forced dorsi flexion often being a key component. The idea is to alleviate tension in the Achilles tendon and calf muscles, enhancing...
The Role of Isometric Strength in Power Production
Isometric strength plays a critical role in power production, providing a foundation for force generation and dynamic performance. The 1984 study by Duchateau and Hainaut, Isometric or Dynamic Training: Differential Effects on Mechanical Properties of a Human Muscle, offers valuable...
Rethinking Force Development: Why Strength Coaches Should Consider Isometric Training
Strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches are tasked with maximizing athletic performance while minimizing injury risk. A cornerstone of this process is improving an athlete’s Rate of Force Development (RFD)—the ability to produce force quickly. For decades, dynamic exercises like the...
Tendinopathy, a condition affecting the health and function of tendons, is a significant issue for individuals of all activity levels. From office workers to seniors, tendon injuries such as sprains, strains, and tears lead to pain, reduced mobility, and impaired...
Rethinking Hamstring Injuries: A Call to Address the Root Causes
Hamstring injuries have long plagued athletes across various sports, from elite professionals to recreational players. But what if we’re focusing on the wrong problem? What if hamstring injuries are not the problem themselves but rather the result of deeper, systemic...
Why former MLB Medical Director Andrew Hauser recommends Isophit
World Series Champion Andrew Hauser knows a thing or two about athletic performance. Over 14 years, he served in leadership roles across five Major League Baseball teams, overseeing player health, performance, and rehabilitation. In 2021, as the Director of Performance...