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ECCENTRIC QUASI-ISOMETRICS (OCT 2019)
Orunchuk et al found that Eccentric Quasi-Isometrics (EQI) can induce morphological musculotendinous change and decrease pain. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2019/10000/Scientific_Basis_for_Eccentric_Quasi_Isometric.29.aspx

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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION (BFR) AFFECTS ON BONE (MAR 2019)
Yes, we knew that BFR has many positive affects on muscle hypertrophy and strength following ACL reconstruction but the latest evidence shows that it can increase bone density as well. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6447983/

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
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FOAM ROLLING (FM) AND ROLLER MASSAGE (RM) CAN PROLONG ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ROM (OCT 2017)
Hodgson et al 2017 found in that replacing half of static stretch times with foam rolling can prolong active and passive ROM of Hip flexion and knee flexion up to 30 mins. This may be applicable for sports that have athletes resting on the bench. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Behm/publication/321141902_Impact_of_10-Minute_Interval_Roller_Massage_on_Performance_and_Active_Range_of_Motion/links/5c713abb299bf1268d1f8278/Impact-of-10-Minute-Interval-Roller-Massage

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
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IMPROVE SPRINTS
Hicks et al in April 2020 illustrated components of the sprint that helps guide coaches and clinicians to improve sprinting. There are 2 key phases of sprint: acceleration and maximum velocity. The athlete primarily produces horizontal force in the acceleration phase while primarily vertical force is needed at maximum velocity. They found that the whole spectrum of exercises ranging from low-velocity high-force resistance to high-velocity low-force resistance will help specif

Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS
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