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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...
Is It Malpractice to Overlook Isometric Strength Training for Blood Pressure Management?
Is It Malpractice to Overlook Isometric Strength Training for Blood Pressure Management? Hypertension, often called the "silent killer," is a leading contributor to heart disease and stroke worldwide. With 1.7 BILLION lives at stake, the fitness and medical industries bear...
Why EPL Injuries Keep Rising—and How to Stop Them
Why EPL Injuries Keep Rising—and How to Stop ThemInjuries in the English Premier League (EPL) have reached crisis levels. According to injury analyst Ben Dinnery, the 2023-24 season saw an 11% increase in both the incidence and burden of injuries...
Breaking Limits: How Isophit Can Help the Second Human Break 9.6 Seconds in the 100m Sprint
Breaking Limits: How Isophit Can Help the Second Human Break 9.6 Seconds in the 100m Sprint The 100-meter sprint is the ultimate display of human speed and power. Every fraction of a second counts, and only one person, Usain Bolt,...