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What Sprint Mechanics Can Tell You About Reinjury Risk

Why ACL Injuries Often Happen Without Contact It’s easy to assume that most serious knee injuries happen in collisions — a bad tackle, an awkward landing, or a pile-up during play. But for many athletes, the moment of injury comes when no one else is near them. A sharp deceleration, a misstep during a change …

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Why Strength Symmetry Matters More Than You Think in ACL Recovery

Rebuilding Strength Isn’t Enough Finishing ACL rehab can feel like ticking off a checklist. Range of motion? Back. Quad strength? Improving. Gym program? In progress. But there’s one piece that doesn’t always get enough attention — and it often makes the biggest difference in long-term recovery: strength symmetry. This is where structured return to sports …

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Return to sports following shoulder injury

Return to Sports (RTS) Criteria for Overhead Athletes Following Shoulder Injury.

(5-10 minute read) Shoulder injuries are a significant concern for athletes in overhead sports like tennis, handball, and volleyball. The incidence of these injuries range from 18% to 61%, depending on factors such as sports type, gender, and age9. For physiotherapists and sports clinicians, determining an athlete’s readiness to RTS while minimising the risk of …

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Programming for Soccer Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Session

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 (Plyometrics)

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

If you’re here and reading this blog, you may be asking yourself: What can I do to increase my speed on the field? How can I develop strength while preventing 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 …

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

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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Soccer strength and conditioning program for off-season

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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Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull

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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