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Read the latest updates, news, and information related to Sports Technology on Wheeler Sports Tech Blog. Wheeler Sports Tech delivers innovative sports training equipment and services to take your athletes and/or patients to the next level. Our products have an objective to assess and improve power, strength, and speed in different segments of rehabilitation and athlete training.
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3d ago
In the realm of strength training and physical fitness, drop jumps and their variations play a crucial role. These exercises focus on the eccentric phase of the jump, where muscles elongate under load before an explosive contraction. Evolving with technology, they now benefit from real-time monitoring of muscle and tendon behavior.
Optimizing Muscle Efficiency
Studies show a predominance of isometric contraction at the muscular level, with an eccentric phase in tendons. This allows protective adaptations in muscles and enhances elastic efficiency in tendons.
Exploring Variants: Deep Jumps
Th ..read more
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3d ago
Recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury requires
a careful focus on eccentric strength and tendon stiffness. These aspects are
vital for restoring knee stability and preventing future injuries. Loss of
eccentric strength during injury can lead to muscle inhibition and atrophy,
affecting stabilization capacity during activities like deceleration and
landing. Conversely, tendon stiffness, the resistance of tendon tissue to
deformation, is also affected and can result in reduced impact absorption and
less efficient force transfer through the knee joint.
When reintroducing walk ..read more
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3d ago
Preventing injuries and enhancing performance are crucial aspects for athletes aiming to excel in their sport. Two of the most common and concerning injuries are muscle injuries, especially in the hamstrings, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Effectively addressing the prevention of these injuries involves understanding anatomy, the mechanisms involved, and designing specific training strategies.
Muscle Strengthening and Technique Improvement
To prevent hamstring injuries, it is essential to incorporate exercises that strengthen these muscles across different ranges of motion and ..read more
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2w ago
Understanding External Training Load
Managing load in sports, especially in disciplines like football, is essential for optimizing athletes’ performance and preventing injuries. External load, comprising aspects such as total distance covered, accelerations and decelerations, high-intensity distance, sprint distance, and maximum speed, plays a fundamental role in this management.
Components of External Load Management
Controlling external load helps avoid overtraining and minimizes the risk of injuries while optimizing sports performance. Moreover, understanding these parameters allows coache ..read more
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2w ago
Unleashing Strength: The Power of Drop Jumps In the realm of strength training and physical conditioning, drop jumps and their variants, such as the split squat and lateral squat, play a pivotal role. These exercises focus on the eccentric phase of the jump, where muscles lengthen under load before executing an explosive concentric contraction. Evolving alongside technological advancements, these movements now benefit from real-time monitoring of tendon and muscle behavior.
Optimizing Muscular Efficiency
Studies have shown a predominance of isometric contraction at the muscular l ..read more
Wheeler Sports Tech » Blog
2w ago
Injury prevention and performance enhancement are crucial aspects for athletes striving to excel in their sport. Two of the most common and concerning injuries are muscular injuries, especially in the hamstrings, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Effectively addressing the prevention of these injuries involves understanding anatomy, mechanisms involved, and designing specific training strategies.
Strengthening Muscles and Improving Technique
To prevent hamstring injuries, it’s essential to incorporate exercises that strengthen these muscles across various ranges of motion and wo ..read more
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2w ago
Introduction:
Strength training based on motor learning focuses on preventing injuries and enhancing sports performance. By applying fundamental principles to optimize neuromuscular function and joint stability, this approach aims to improve athletic performance while reducing injury risk. This session discusses two key aspects: preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and integrating plyometrics into training.
Hip Stability and Mobility for ACL Injury Prevention:
Firstly, we highlight the importance of hip stability and mobility in preventing ACL injuries. Emphasis is placed on s ..read more
Wheeler Sports Tech » Blog
2w ago
Introduction:
Preventing injuries in sports is crucial to ensuring athletes’ health and optimal performance. In this context, two of the most common and concerning injuries are muscular injuries, especially in the hamstrings, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Effectively addressing the prevention of these injuries requires understanding the anatomy, function, and mechanisms involved, as well as designing specific training strategies.
Strengthening Hamstrings:
Let’s begin by analyzing the hamstrings, an essential muscle group for knee flexion and hip extension. These muscles play ..read more
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2w ago
La comprensión de las adaptaciones neuromusculares del entrenamiento de fuerza es esencial para mejorar el rendimiento atlético y la salud muscular. En Wheeler Academy Sport Science, exploramos este tema para entender cómo el cuerpo responde al estímulo del entrenamiento de fuerza. Desde las primeras semanas de entrenamiento, se observan mejoras significativas en la coordinación intramuscular, que implica una mayor eficiencia en la activación de diferentes tipos de fibras musculares.
La coordinación intramuscular es crucial para optimizar la generación de fuerza durante la&n ..read more
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1y ago
When it comes to peak athletic performance, the right equipment can make all the difference. Here at Wheeler Sports Tech, we specialize in software development, assessment devices, and sports training equipment. In today’s blog post, we’re sharing four pieces of innovative equipment that athletes are using to improve their performance. Continue reading to learn more and shop our sports technology equipment today.
Wheeler Yoyo
This piece of athletic training equipment works your legs and helps you improve strength, acceleration, and more, all without needing to bear a load on the spine ..read more