Core Knowledge
How female athletes can reduce their risk of ACL injury
Clinical name: Sex-based differences in ACL injury risk and prevention Direct answer Female athletes are…
Why am I still sore two days after exercise, and what helps?
Clinical name: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) Direct answer Muscle soreness that builds over a day or…
How to prevent an ACL injury before it happens
Clinical name: ACL injury-prevention (neuromuscular training) programs Direct answer A large proportion of…
Injury prevention for young athletes in school sport
Clinical name: Youth sports injury prevention (load management and physical literacy in child and adolescent…
How to prevent repetitive and overuse injuries
Clinical name: Overuse (load-related) injury Direct answer Overuse injuries almost always come down to load…
How elite athletes manage training load and injury risk
Clinical name: High-performance athlete monitoring and management Direct answer Elite athlete management…
Does strength training slow runners down? Benefits without the bulk
Clinical name: Concurrent strength training for endurance runners Direct answer Strength training doesn't…
Low-impact sports and training as you age
Clinical name: Training adaptations for the masters (aging) athlete Direct answer Strength training becomes…
How to structure an off-season training program for your sport
Clinical name: Off-season periodisation and injury-prevention training Direct answer The off-season isn't a…
Fast-twitch muscle training for speed and power
Clinical name: Speed and power development (sprint mechanics and plyometric training) Direct answer…
What’s the best warm-up and cooldown routine to prevent injury and improve performance?
Clinical name: Evidence-based pre- and post-exercise routines Direct answer A good warm-up is dynamic rather…
Why Am I Not Recovering Between Training Sessions? Signs You’re Under-Recovering (Not Undertraining)
Quick answer: If your workouts feel harder despite consistent training, you're sleeping poorly, or you've…