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Jo Clubb

3 min read

Technology

Practitioner's Guide to Shoulders

The following excerpt is taken from the VALD eBook 'Practitioner's Guide to Shoulders'.

An Introduction to GPS Technology in Sport

Jo Clubb

9 min read

Technology

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.

Understanding Impulse in the Nordic Hamstring Exercise

Jo Clubb

3 min read

Technology

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.

Five Ways Sports Technology Enhances Team Training Environments

Jo Clubb

5 min read

Technology

Five Ways Sports Technology Enhances Team Training Environments

I discuss five key ways sports technology enhances team training, and their potential pitfalls.

How to Calculate Jump Height: Flight Time vs Impulse Momentum

Jo Clubb

5 min read

Technology

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

Technology

Measures That Matter in Football

This article explores which sports science measures matter most in football (soccer).

The Forgotten Role of Heart Rate in Athlete Load Monitoring

Jo Clubb

7 min read

Technology

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.

Measures That Matter in American Football

Jo Clubb

4 min read

Technology

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.

Objective Muscle Fatigue Assessment: A Missing Puzzle Piece?

Jo Clubb

5 min read

Technology

Objective Muscle Fatigue Assessment: A Missing Puzzle Piece?

This article delves into the science behind Myocene and its potential application in athlete monitoring programmes.

Hamstring Strength Testing: Beyond the Nordic Hamstring Exercise

Jo Clubb

3 min read

Technology

Hamstring Strength Testing: Beyond the Nordic Hamstring Exercise

Here we delve into different ways to test hamstring muscle strength.

Jump Testing with Force Plates Explained

Jo Clubb

4 min read

Technology

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).

Athlete Sleep Tracking: Navigating the Problems and Pitfalls

Jo Clubb

6 min read

Technology

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

Technology

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.

Redefining Body Composition: The Role of AI in Athlete Musculoskeletal Analysis

Jo Clubb

5 min read

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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.

Timing Gates for Speed Testing: The Ultimate Guide

Jo Clubb

3 min read

Technology

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.

Calf Muscle Complex: Anatomy, Function & Testing

Jo Clubb

4 min read

Technology

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.

Measuring Shoulder Strength with VALD's ForceFrame

Jo Clubb

4 min read

Technology

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.

Isometric Mid Thigh Pull Strength Test: The Ultimate Guide

Jo Clubb

1 min read

Technology

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.

Measuring Hip & Groin Strength: A Guide to Using VALD's ForceFrame

Jo Clubb

4 min read

Technology

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.

Measuring Hamstring Strength: A Guide to Using VALD's NordBord

Jo Clubb

3 min read

Technology

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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