Injured Athletes – How do they Cope?

October 18, 2021 Metrifit
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Injury is part and parcel of modern day sport. Whether they are annoying little muscle strains or broken bones, injury...

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Symptoms of Overtraining

August 16, 2021 Metrifit
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Tough training sessions followed by recovery are a physical requirement for improving athletic performance. But pushing too hard for too...

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Breaking the Taboo
How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Athletic Performance

May 24, 2021 Metrifit
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OVERPOWER. OVERTAKE. OVERCOME. – Serena Williams Physical and psychological changes associated with the menstrual cycle It has long been suspected...

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A look at recovery techniques for the athlete

October 3, 2019 Metrifit
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When dealing with athletic performance there is often a primary focus on training but rest and recovery although often overlooked...

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Mind your head – Concussion in Sport

November 17, 2014 Ronan McGann
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Concussion in sport is one of the most contemporary topics discussed from a safety point of view. The ramifications associated...

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Athlete footwear – “These boots were made for walking” – but surely not for injury?

November 3, 2014 Ronan McGann
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As we have covered previously, accidents such as knee injuries can be detrimental to an athlete’s long-term performance. Ligament tears,...

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Athlete Recovery Part 2: Ice Baths – Do they actually work?

October 21, 2014 Ronan McGann
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One of the most controversial and talked-about issues in modern sport science is undoubtedly the idea of ice-baths in athlete...

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Athlete Recovery Part 1: Keep on Rolling!

October 14, 2014 Ronan McGann
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In an ideal sporting world, it would be great to have a personal masseuse on tap 24/7 to give a...

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Anti-Gravity Treadmills – What can they do?

Anti-Gravity Treadmills – What can they do?

October 9, 2014 Ronan McGann
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When one mentions the words “anti-gravity treadmill”, the first image that may come to mind is an elaborate machine that...

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The use of GPS in Sport

September 25, 2014 Ronan McGann
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As many of our previous articles have reported, sport science is rapidly changing the way sport is played and the...

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Yoga & Pilates in modern day Sport

Yoga & Pilates in modern day Sport

September 18, 2014 Ronan McGann
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For many years, Yoga & Pilates has often been associated with females as a recreational activity. However, contemporary sports people...

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What has changed in the Premier League in the last 22 years?

September 5, 2014 Ronan McGann
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The FA Premier League has just started its 22nd season, and is regarded as one of the best football leagues...

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Mobile Phone Technology in Sport

July 3, 2014 Ronan McGann
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Sport at every level (elite, professional, amateur, recreational, etc.) is constantly evolving. With this, so is the evolution of technology...

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Breaking Bones

May 13, 2014 Ronan McGann
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Following on from our earlier article on ACL injuries in sport, bone fractures in sport is a common and unfortunate...

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The Curse of the ACL Injury

March 31, 2014 Ronan McGann
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One of the biggest fears of any player who plays sport is the thought of injuring their Anterior Cruciate Ligament...

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Preseason Baseball Training Program Recommended To Prevent Injuries

Preseason Baseball Training Program Recommended To Prevent Injuries

March 5, 2014 Dan Peterson
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Watching Major League Baseball players start their Spring training games this week in Florida and Arizona can be both hopeful...

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Predicting Athletic Injuries – The Final Frontier For Sports Analytics

Predicting Athletic Injuries – The Final Frontier For Sports Analytics

June 16, 2013 Dan Peterson
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What if?  It’s a question that many of the world’s top teams asked in the last year when faced with...

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How To Prevent Overuse Injuries In Youth Sports

May 21, 2013 Dan Peterson
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Most parents and coaches have heard of the growing problem of overuse injuries in youth sports but few are probably...

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Why should I log?

May 14, 2013 Metrifit
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Success is no accident.  It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you...

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