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Programming for Soccer Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Session

By now you would have read about all the 4 training methods for improving your physical performance. If you have not, I suggest you go through them before reading this blog. The Importance of Programming Understanding each training method is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in programming them effectively over a weekly to …

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Off-Season Strength Program for Field Athletes. A 4-Part Series (Balance & Stability)

If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely curious about two key questions: How can I move faster on the field? How can I get stronger and minimise injuries? In this four-part series blog, I’ll reveal the program that professional athletes use to enhance both strength and speed. I’ve broken it down into four training methods …

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Off-Season Strength Program for Field Athletes. A 4-Part Series (Plyometrics)

If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely curious about two key questions: How can I move faster on the field? How can I get stronger and minimise injuries? In this four-part series blog, I’ll reveal the program that professional athletes use to enhance both strength and speed. I’ve broken it down into four training methods …

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Off-Season Strength Program for Field Athletes. A 4-Part Series (Power Training)

If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely curious about two key questions: How can I move faster on the field? How can I get stronger and minimise injuries? There’s a common misconception that weightlifting slows athletes down. While there’s a grain of truth in this, it’s mostly a false due to not following the right …

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Conditioning in the Off-Season for Soccer

Many athletes and even Strength & Conditioning (S&C) coaches struggle with proper conditioning. As a result, footballers often face difficulties when returning to their clubs for pre-season training. In this blog, we’ll cover: Why Should We Run During the Off-Season? To understand why running is essential during the off-season, consider the demands of a soccer …

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Utilising Sports Data To Enhance Athletic Performance

How do we use Sports Data?  At Recover Strong Physiotherapy (RSP), we employ assessments such as the Counter Movement Jump and Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull to gauge an athlete’s ability. Our approach ensures personalized assessments for every individual, irrespective of injury status, enabling us to collect important data tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals, …

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3 Warm Up Drills To Reduce Knee Injuries

Knee injury is one of the most common injury that happens in sports. In this post I will show you 3 warm up drills that you should know to reduce the rate of injury. If you’re someone who plays sports that requires frequent jumping, running and change of direction, you would benefit from reading this …

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Osteitis Pubis

Osteitis Pubis (OP)

Osteitis Pubis (OP): A Comprehensive Overview OP is a bone stress injury resulting in pain around the pubic symphysis, groin, and lower abdomen. This blog aims to cover the following area of interest: 1) Etiology 2) Epidemeology 3) Investigations 4) Prognosis 5) Differential Diagnoses 6) Physiotherapy Management The following information on OP’s etiology, epidemiology, investigations, …

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Calf Exercises for Runners (It’s important to train your soleus)

If you’re engaged in activities like running or sports that involve frequent changes in direction, it’s crucial to incorporate targeted exercises to strengthen your calves. Did you know that the calves consist of two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus? The gastrocnemius is more active when the knee is straight, whereas the soleus is …

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