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Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Workout Injury Joint Health Resistance training Lumbar Spine posterior-chain rehabilitation exercise Low-Back Injury Weight Lifting Exercise Therapy Deadlift
7 Line Drills to Improve Agility
May 1, 2017
Line drills can be an excellent way for athletes to improve their footwork, speed, and coordination. This article contains examples of several easy-to-implement line drills.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design line drills agility drills speed drills
Rethinking Heavy Barbell Training – Injury Risk vs. Necessity in Non-Powerlifting Populations
September 14, 2026
This article analyzes heavy barbell lifting, load management, injury risk, and practical evidence-based programming recommendations. Visit NSCA online to read more about weightlifting and injury prevention
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Movement Variability Lifting Mechanics Programming Powerlifting Load Intensity Tissue Tolerance Maximal Strength Strength Training
Common Injuries in Ice Hockey – Strength and Conditioning Considerations
October 6, 2023
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 Ice Hockey Acromioclavicular Joint Adductor Strain Mobility Medial Collateral Ligament
Nutrition Professionals
June 1, 2017
All sports nutrition professionals should be able to answer basic nutrition questions. However, athletes with complex nutrition issues should be referred to the appropriate resource as explained in this book excerpt.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition sports dietitian registered dietitian registered dietitian nutritionist RD RDN sports nutrition coach
Female Athlete Triad for the General Population
October 27, 2025
This PTQ article shares strategies for personal trainers about the treatment and prevention of the female athlete triad. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth fitness and health news.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Depression Sports Science Nutrition Female Athletics High-intensity interval training Menstrual Health Bone Health Fatigue
Potential Benefits of Exercise for Helping Reduce Depression in Tactical Occupations
May 4, 2025
This article discusses the potential benefits of exercise for helping reduce depression in tactical populations.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Psychological Disorders Adaptive Exercise Fitness Stress Coping Mental Health Tactical Facilitator Occupational Anxiety Depression
TSAC Report – January 2020 Research Column
August 28, 2020
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Carbohydrates Soldier Task Performance Firefighters SWAT Law Enforcement Tactical Performance
Effect of Alternative Low-Impact Physical Activity and Exercise on Older Adults
January 29, 2021
The purpose of this article is to discuss the various types of low-impact activities and their associated cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Low-Impact Exercise Older Adults Skeletal Muscle Mass Quality of Life
Resetting your Physical Baseline -A Brain-Based Approach
July 22, 2025
This article from TSAC Report 76, shares information on the sensory feedback system and its impact on how effectively the body combats gravity. Visit NSCA online to learn about neuroscience and exercise research.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Biomechanics Muscle Recovery Musculoskeletal System Posture Balance Vestibular System Neuroscience
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