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Uncovering Sprinters’ Secrets
The mystery behind the origins of elite sprinters’ speed is closer to being solved thanks to research conducted at Southern Methodist University’s Locomotor Performance Laboratory. Two different studies, one published in the June 2014 issue of The Journal of Experimental Biology and the other in the September 2014 issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that sprinters generate speed through distinct limb dynamics that increase ground forces upon impact.
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Comeback Athlete: Deontae Cooper
University of Washington
By R.J. Anderson
R.J. Anderson is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: [email protected].
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Point of Attack
With an emphasis on restoring muscle function, trigger point dry needling ensures the Washington Redskins are always ready to strike.
By Elliott Jermyn
Elliott Jermyn, MS, PT, ATC, CSCI, is Physical Therapist and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Washington Redskins. He is a Level II Functional Dry Needling Practitioner and can be reached at: [email protected].
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Case by Case
When poor nutrition stands in the way of an athlete’s performance, it’s time to act. These three case studies cover dietary hurdles encountered in basketball, cross country, and swimming.
In the world of sports nutrition, some advice is tried and true–eat lots of fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of fluids, and keep sugary snacks to a minimum. But in some instances, athletes require a more personal touch to address fueling deficiencies.
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Total Package
Beyond physical training, many schools are investing in total performance programs for their athletes, offering everything from sport psychology to massage therapy. We asked a roundtable of experts for their ideas on the topic.
By R.J. Anderson
R.J. Anderson is an Assistant Editor at Training & Conditioning. He can be reached at: [email protected].
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Road Warrior
What’s it like to be an outreach athletic trainer for a group of rural high schools? To start, traveling light is not an option.
By Jodie L. Smith
Jodie L. Smith, MEd, ATC, CSCS, is an Athletic Trainer with Athletic Medicine & Performance in Billings, Mont. She can be reached at: [email protected].
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Path Less Traveled
The Florida State University softball team takes an unconventional route to offseason training, focusing as much on speed and agility as on power.
By Caitlin Quinn
Caitlin Quinn, CSCS, RSCC, is Assistant Strength and Speed Coach at Florida State University, where she works with the softball and indoor volleyball teams. She was named the 2013 NSCA Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year and can be reached at: [email protected].
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November 2014: Point of Attack
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