2018 September/October (Volume XXVIII, No. 07)

Within this article, the author describes the challenges faced by a recently graduated gymnast who, along with various injuries, was diagnosed with , a chronic condition that added difficulties to her collegiate career.

Because it doesn’t require as much explosive energy from the shoulder as other gymnastics events, the student-athlete focused on the as she recovered from her shoulder injury.

If the athlete had an RA flare-up in her wrist during post-op shoulder rehab, the author would change the exercises used or get creative by strengthening without of the wrists.

One way the author focused on the athlete’s mental health was to occasionally incorporate into her exercises to lighten the mood.

To ensure the athlete’s basic quality of life going forward, she started taking   during her senior year to manage her RA.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the author’s approach to helping the athlete continue competing, despite her injuries? Why or why not?

For customers to purchase blood flow restriction (BFR) products, safety is a consideration, with some requiring an online to be completed prior to purchasing.

JoHan Wang says it is important to use a product that is designed for BFR instead of using other devices to restrict blood flow.

According to Wang, one area where BFR devices are currently lacking is in individual attention, such as creating individual prescriptions or accounting for differences.

When a BFR tourniquet is placed on a limb, the machine measures the pressure and the artery’s wave flow pattern until it stops completely.

In the muscle-building community, BFR is rapidly becoming recognized as a means to achieve the next level of .

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you believe there should be a certification process before a clinician can practice BFR? Why or why not?

The Tier System described in the article focuses on training movements relevant to rather than specific body parts, making it stand out from traditional strength coaching approaches.

One of the main principles of the Tier System is based on .

Because the Tier System focuses on the whole body, the athletes’ training age doesn’t need to be considered when deciding which lifts will be most beneficial.

Most of the T (total body) movements in the Tier System come from .

According to the author, when incorporating U (upper body) movements, the Tier System always pairs a with a corresponding to create a proper ratio of agonist versus antagonist movements.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the author’s approach to train the total body during each training session? Why or why not?

According to the article, the first step after gathering data from sweat testing is to determine who on the team is already

If you are sweat testing for an entire team, one recommendation from Lindsay Langford is to take the data and classify players into groups based on the in their sweat.

According to the article, a comprehensive fueling plan should include diet as well as hydration.

One of the recommendations in the article is for a - hydration protocol that includes: overall fluid intake, electrolyte or sodium intake, and carbohydrates.

To help athletes visualize how much they’re sweating out, the article suggests showing them how many worth of fluid they lose during practice.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree that knowing when to hydrate is just as important as knowing what to eat and drink? Why or why not?

According to the author, Stanford University’s volleyball program differs from others because he does not do strength testing during the .

During the preseason, the author likes to prescribe with velocity-based training.

Using input from weekly meetings with the sport coaches, the author tries for lift(s) per week during the season.

As the season progresses, heavier weight is emphasized during lifts in order to maintain and gain strength.

When calculating , the author multiplies each player’s rate of perceived exertion by the duration of the session.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the author’s use of wellness surveys three times per day in-season? Why or why not?