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Common Injuries in Ice Hockey – Strength and Conditioning Considerations
October 15, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, MS, CSCS, FMS-2
This article will focus on three common areas of injuries that occur with ice hockey players and some recommended strategies for the strength and conditioning professional.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Thoracic Mobility and Athletic Performance
August 5, 2019by Ryan DiPanfilo, ATC/L, CSCS, Steven Candelaria, CSCS, RSCC, Daniel Fifer, CSCS, Michael Locasto, CSCS, RSCC, Derek Somerville, CSCS, Matthew Tenney, CSCS, RSCC, and Nate Shaw, CSCS, RSCC
Gain a thorough understanding of thoracic spine anatomy, the causes and effects of limited thoracic mobility, and the diverse strategies that may enhance thoracic mobility from the Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Baseball (MLB) Strength and Conditioning Team.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Optimizing Trunk Qualities to Heighten Resiliency, Maximize Performance, and Mitigate Injury
June 24, 2019by Joel Raether, MAEd, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
In this hands-on session from the 2018 Tactical Annual Training, Joel Raether, owner of Authentic Performance, discusses strategies and exercises he utilizes to improve trunk performance and resiliency, while subsequently demonstrating his progressions and regressions for these exercises.
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Fulcrum, Lever, Sport – A Biomechanical Approach to Injury Prevention and Performance Improvement
September 8, 2026by Michael Ross, DC, CSCS, DACRB
This article explores biomechanics through the lens of a fulcrum and lever system, providing personal trainers with strategies to reduce injury risk and improve performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about personal training and program strategies for fitness.
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Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Abdominal and Lumbo-Pelvic Stability Exercises for First Responders
March 4, 2020by Ciara Gonzales, CSCS and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article will discuss why it is important for first responders to have abdominal and lumbo-pelvic strength in relation to movements and tasks in their specific jobs. A list of possible exercises and implementation are also included.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Effects of Instability on Force and Velocity
December 4, 2019by Developing the Core
This article discusses the effects of instability on force and velocity throughout the body.
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Stability and Weightlifting—Mechanics of Stabilization—Part 1
April 20, 2018by Richard A. Ulm, DC, MS, CSCS,*D
This article covers the anatomy and mechanics of spinal stabilization and how to properly brace for both maximal and sub-maximal lifts. Because of the forces that are generated by, and transmitted through, the body during resistance training, having a sound understanding of stabilization is paramount for safe and effective training.
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The Science of the Somatosensory System: Enhancing Movement Accuracy
June 17, 2019by Emily Splichal, PhD
As a podiatrist, human movement specialist, and worldwide leader in barefoot science and rehabilitation, Emily Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 National Conference, Splichal discusses reflexive stabilization, macro- and micro-stability and how it relates to injury risk, and a ground-up approach to activation.
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Shoulder Taps – A Novel Time-Efficient Screening Tool for Tactical Operators
October 21, 2019by Katherine Balfany, CSCS, Caitlyn Heredia, and Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
This article presents the shoulder taps, which could serve as a more time-efficient screening tool for tactical operators. Although this article will present the shoulder taps as an assessment modality, it may be expanded upon and prescribed as an exercise for the purpose of improving trunk, hip, and shoulder stability.
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