Hot Topic | Challenging Postural Control Through Stroboscopic Eyewear
Sight is one of the key sensory inputs for maintaining upright posture, regardless of whether a person is playing a sport or standing in line at the grocery store. Visual processing helps a person understand body position alongside the vestibular and somatosensory systems. If we compromise any of these key sensory inputs, the common result […]
The Rise of Clinical Exercise Physiologist Roles in Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation
Virtual cardiac rehabilitation is rapidly expanding and creating new opportunities for ACSM-CEPs. CEPA’s latest post highlights key differences between center-based and virtual CR and explains how the Virtual Ventures Oversight Committee is working to uphold standards and support ACSM-CEPs entering this growing space.
Baseball Player Throwing Injuries
Take a deep dive into how and why Achilles injuries occur, and more importantly, how they can be prevented in youth athletes.
Recovery That Keeps You in the Game
As we age it’s important to prioritize athletic recovery. Check out these science-backed tips on recovery for active older adults from Therabody.
Recovery and Return to Play After a Torn Achilles: Outlook for Injured NBA Stars
Learn about the recovery and return to play process for three NBA stars after suffering a torn Achilles in the playoffs.
Essential Recovery Strategies for Young Athletes
Dr. Rebold shares expert insights on effective recovery strategies and discusses how to maintain a balanced approach to training and rest.
Preventing Overuse Injuries
Learn about the difference between overuse and acute injuries, the most common types of overuse injuries, and risk factors for youth athletes.
Post-Games Recovery: Lessons from Olympic Athletes
Now that the 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible performances we were privileged to witness. Over 10,500 of the best athletes in the world from 184 nations competed in 329 medal events over 16 days. As I have experienced with previous Games, I left feeling inspired by the Olympians […]
Examining Running Speed after ACL Reconstruction
Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), athletes often exhibit altered knee biomechanics during running, such as reduced knee flexion angles and extensor moments of the surgical limb compared to the nonsurgical limb, healthy controls and the preinjury state. These altered biomechanics persist well beyond the standard course of rehabilitation and may impair athletic performance, increase […]
Exercise After Concussion
Dr. Kern discusses post-concussion rest, care and return to activity, and how recommendations differ between youth and adult athletes.
