Regenerative Medicine: The Future of Rehabilitation?
My journey from torn muscles to new PRs led me to Dr. Parikh, an expert on unconventional methods of recovery.
The Responsibilities of a Strength Coach: How Much is Too Much?
With all the new technology for improving athletic performance, strength coaches should remember why they are there in the first place.
Managing My Injuries with Dr. Kinakin's Specialized Rehabilitation Techniques
Athletes and lifters must care for their bodies with the attention of every detail. For me, this meant seeking deep acupuncture, electrical impulses, and the use of a percusser.
Are Pain Killers Killing Your Muscle?
Don't confuse the masking of pain with the process of recovery.
Do Steroids Cause Injuries?
Darden takes on a question that many lifters shy away from: what are the real consequences of performance enhancing substances?
LISTEN: The Power Athlete Podcast
John Welbourn and his coaching crew provide insight into how they create power athletes.
Wake Up and Build Your Muscles with Preactivation Techniques
Stuck sitting at a desk all day? Try these movements and tips to wake up those sleepy muscles.
The Do's and Don'ts of Injury Prevention and Recovery
Beware of these injury warning signs and adjust your training program to adhere to your body's needs.
Determining When to Back Off Training
Every online critic has his own idea about central nervous system recovery. When should you step away from the gym to accelerate progress and avoid injury?
The Mechanics of Recovery: Knowing When to Recharge
Quit pretending you are a Ferrari when you are (in fact) a second-hand high-mileage Ford Focus.
The Road to Recovery
My injuries have taken me from meet platform to operating table and back again.
Eccentric Contractions and Hamstring Injury Prevention
While most think shoulder and elbows injuries are all that big leaguers needs to be cautious about, the hammies should not be neglected.
LISTEN: ACL Prevention Podcast with Dr. Tim Hewett
TIm Hewett is an international leading expert in the field of injury prevention, with a special focus on ACL risk factor and prevention research
Not all Fatigue is Created Equal
Not all fatigue is the same. Understanding the mechanism behind adaptation is crucial to progress.
Head Games: Training the Neck to Reduce Concussions
Concussions have become a major issue in sports and coaches have a responsibility to protect their athletes
S4: Weeks 9-12 of 12 Week Training Plan
Football is one of the few sports that cannot be PLAYED year round, but it must be TRAINED year round.
Digging Deeper: Stretching
Stretching. This little ten-letter word has the capability to cause chaos.
Three Common Dysfunctions That Lead to ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Strengthen your athletes the right way and teach them how to move properly.
Injury Reduction for Football: The Ankle Joint
A look at the fan's perspective of injuries in pro football and some preventive strategies for a few of them.
Clint Smith: Healthy Rotator Cuffs
A video explanation of the exercises I practice for the rotators.
