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Jo Clubb
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Practitioner's Guide to Shoulders
The following excerpt is taken from the VALD eBook 'Practitioner's Guide to Shoulders'.
Jo Clubb
9 min read
An Introduction to GPS Technology in Sport
This article goes under-the-hood to explain how GPS technology works and the settings and situations that affect its precision.
Jo Clubb
3 min read
Understanding Impulse in the Nordic Hamstring Exercise
This blog post delves into the usefulness of impulse in the Nordic hamstring exercise, exploring its definition and how it can be used.
Jo Clubb
5 min read
Five Ways Sports Technology Enhances Team Training Environments
I discuss five key ways sports technology enhances team training, and their potential pitfalls.
Jo Clubb
5 min read
How to Calculate Jump Height: Flight Time vs Impulse Momentum
This post compares the two prevalent methods for calculating jump height: flight time and impulse momentum.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Measures That Matter in Football
This article explores which sports science measures matter most in football (soccer).
Jo Clubb
7 min read
The Forgotten Role of Heart Rate in Athlete Load Monitoring
This post delves into the benefits of incorporating heart rate technology and what this can look like in applied sports science.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Measures That Matter in American Football
With strictly one game a week, the remaining six days must be expertly managed to balance training load and recovery.
Jo Clubb
5 min read
Objective Muscle Fatigue Assessment: A Missing Puzzle Piece?
This article delves into the science behind Myocene and its potential application in athlete monitoring programmes.
Jo Clubb
3 min read
Hamstring Strength Testing: Beyond the Nordic Hamstring Exercise
Here we delve into different ways to test hamstring muscle strength.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Jump Testing with Force Plates Explained
This video delves into the methodology of various jump tests including the countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), and drop jump (DJ).
Jo Clubb
6 min read
Athlete Sleep Tracking: Navigating the Problems and Pitfalls
Sleep tracking is common but do we consider the downsides? In this article we discuss the pitfalls and how to overcome them.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Force Plates in Sport Explained
Force plate technology is widely used across sports & biomechanics labs to test athletic capacities. Go inside the technology in this video.
Jo Clubb
5 min read
Redefining Body Composition: The Role of AI in Athlete Musculoskeletal Analysis
This post explores how AI-driven analytics of MRI scans enables more detailed insights into body composition and musculoskeletal health.
Jo Clubb
3 min read
Timing Gates for Speed Testing: The Ultimate Guide
In this video, we discuss how to use timing gates, and the SmartSpeed system from VALD Performance.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Calf Muscle Complex: Anatomy, Function & Testing
In this video, we're going to discuss different options for calf muscle strength testing, as well as calf anatomy & function for athletes.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Measuring Shoulder Strength with VALD's ForceFrame
This post discusses how to use the VALD Performance ForceFrame to measure shoulder strength in internal and external rotation.
Jo Clubb
1 min read
Isometric Mid Thigh Pull Strength Test: The Ultimate Guide
This YouTube video discusses everything you need to know about using the isometric mid thigh pull strength test with your athletes.
Jo Clubb
4 min read
Measuring Hip & Groin Strength: A Guide to Using VALD's ForceFrame
This video will show you how to use the VALD Performance ForceFrame to measure strength in the hip and groin area.
Jo Clubb
3 min read
Measuring Hamstring Strength: A Guide to Using VALD's NordBord
In this video, we're going to discuss hamstring testing, and specifically the Nordic Hamstring Exercise (Russian Leans) strength test.
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