DIGITAL SUPPLEMENT ON EXPLOSIVE TRAINING
SPECIAL
November 2011, Vol. XXI, No. 8 CONTENTS 27 Examining
PRP Therapy Best Nutrition
During Rehab
5 "Play Clean" campaign takes off … Curry spice for tendonitis treatment?
Bulletin Board
… Pitchers' injury risk factors studied … The latest research on CTE.
8 Darryl Conway University of Maryland
Q&A Treating the Athlete Product News
xx Strength Training & Cardio xx Power Racks xx Web News xx New Product Launch xx Arm & Shoulder
65 For NATA and NSCA Members 68 Next Stop: Web Site
58 Advertisers Directory CEU Quiz
On the cover: Shannon Turley, Sports Performance Coordinator for Football at Stanford University, works with senior wide receiver Chris Owusu on his explosiveness. Turley is one of the panelists in our roundtable discussion, which begins on page 14. Photo by Rod Searcey.
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Top strength coaches talk explosive training
Ready for Blast Off
27 Bloody Good Move Nutrition 32 Balancing Act Leadership 39 MS, ATC … DAD Sport Specific 45 Big Push
A year-round sport-specific strength and conditioning program helped Ohio State's field hockey team peak during the postseason and reach new heights last year. By Anthony Glass
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For some athletic trainers, taking care of hundreds of athletes gets a little more complicated when their own children show up in the athletic training room. By Larry Cooper
When an athlete is injured, revising his or her dietary plan is critical. That means balancing nutrients, calorie intake, and healthy fats. By Ingrid Skoog
Many athletes today are asking for platelet-rich plasma therapy when they are injured. But is it a good move? By Dr. Harry Stafford, Dr. Mark Sakr, Dr. Natasha Harrison, Dr. Josh Berkowitz, & Dr. David Berkoff
39 Optimum Performance 14 Ready for Blast Off
Training explosiveness can include everything from Olympic lifts to plyometrics. Five top strength coaches go into detail on methods, specific exercises, and their philosophies. By Dennis Read
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