by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jun 10, 2017 | Performance, Vertical Jump
Bogdanis, Tsoukos, Kaloheri, Terzis, Veligekas, & Brown (2017), compared unilateral and bilateral plyometric training on jumping performance and strength. The study consisted of 15 education students (age range: 18.2-25.8 years, 8 male, 7 female). They were...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jun 2, 2017 | Performance
Introduction Many team and individual sports require short bursts of high intensity movements interspersed with periods of reduced intensity or complete rest. These short intense bursts of movement rely mainly on the two anaerobic energy systems: the phosphocreatine...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | May 29, 2017 | Performance, Vertical Jump
Article Review: Oral Adenosine-5′-triphosphate (ATP) Administration Increases Postexercise ATP Levels, Muscle Excitability, and Athletic Performance Following a Repeated Sprint Bout. (see below for full citation) Introduction: Adenosine-5’ -triphosphate (ATP) is best...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Apr 16, 2017 | Rehab
Reference Izumi, M., Ikeuchi, M., Aso, K., Sugimura, N., Kamimoto, Y., Mitani, T., … Tani, T. (2014). Less deep vein thrombosis due to transcutaneous fibular nerve stimulation in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Knee Surgery, Sports...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Apr 14, 2017 | Performance
A ketogenic diet has been rapidly gaining traction as a diet which generates significant fat loss. Until recently, it has been thought that ketogenic diets, while great for fat loss, significantly reduced the capacity for performance. Dr. Jacob Wilson has more...
