SV Sports Medicine

Official Account of the Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Training Room

[John Gumm @JohnGumm]

A newer index to forecast the impacts of heat on our bodies is the 'Wet Bulb Globe Temperature'. Unlike Heat Index, it takes into account the amount of cloud cover, the angle of the sun and the wind. Today we expect this WBGT to be into the "Moderate" category for most. @Local12

[GLIAC @GLIACsports]

"Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible–and there is still so much work to do."
- Barack Obama

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Sleep is the most effective performance enhancing technique.

During sleep our brains review all that we were exposed to during the day and decide what is worth storing and where. Moreover, during sleep we release hormones which are integral to muscle and bone growth.

[Gatorade Performance Partner @GPPartner]

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[Prehab®️ @ThePrehabGuys]

Only have 5 min a day for mid back mobility? Try this routine👇

[JT Performance @jtperformance__]

"Prehab" isn't the solution you think it is

[theSprintCLUB @theSprintClub]

@BrendanThompsn Recovery is where adaptations occur

It’s critical for athletes to understand that their work is in service to their recovery

[⚕️CJ Hess, MS, LAT, ATC ⚕️ @cjhess1]

A reminder that Heat Index is used to measure heat stress on the general public, in the shade, at a walking pace.

If your athletics practice falls under those categories, you can use heat index. Otherwise WBGT it is

[Tom Coughlin @tecoughlin]

Skipping breakfast impairs evening performance 🪫

This study investigated the effects of skipping breakfast in highly trained cyclists 🚴‍♂️

Participants completed two conditions in a crossover design:

1️⃣ Breakfast (583 kcal) + Lunch (874 kcal)
2️⃣ Lunch Only (1,457 kcal)

The overall calorie and macronutrient composition was the same in both conditions, the only difference was the timing ⏰

After the meals, 20km time trials were performed in the evening ⛅️

Skipping breakfast led to a significant 3% drop in power output during the time trials compared with consuming breakfast 📉

Total calorie & macronutrient intake is key, but meal timing must also be considered for optimal performance☝️

[Emmanuel Acho @EmmanuelAcho]

Wow! Tom Brady may have just delivered the greatest quote I’ve ever heard.

“To be successful at anything, the truth is you don’t have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren’t: consistent, determined and willing to work for it.”

[Gerry DeFilippo | Strength & Speed @Challenger_ST]

The ultimate movement exercise compilation

17 of my fav upper & lower body movement exercises

1. T-spine to pec opener
2. Deep box push-up
3. 90/90 w/ leg sweep
4. T-spine rotations
5. 90/90 standard
6. Thread the needle
7. Fire hydrant
8. Blackburn
9. SL RDL to hip sweep
10. Quadruped elbow flex/ext
11. Side lunge w/ iso hold
12. Fire hydrant w/ IR/ER
13. Serratus wall roller
14. Band Serratus opener
15. Chin-up dead hang
16. Barbell inverted row hang
17. Thread the needle w/ kettle bell

Want movement work included in your year round speed & strength programming? Join us here: https://t.co/ech59cVlh0

[Gerry DeFilippo | Strength & Speed @Challenger_ST]

9 great variations to build your grip strength

1. Plate flip & catch
2. Plate pinch grip
3. Kettle bell drop catches
4. Kettle bell dead hangs
5. Chaos bottoms up KB holds
6. Barbell forearm rollers w/ fat gripz
7. Standard DB power holds w/ fat gripz
8. Inverted DB power holds
9. Plate turns/rotations

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Here is a sample slide from my health and performance playbook that can help any high school or college get the right fueling options for their student-athletes to help them repair and rebuild!

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[JT Performance @jtperformance__]

🆕 Seated Hamstring Curls > Nordics (new study)

"Results suggest that seated hamstring curl is superior to NHT in inducing overall hamstrings and BFlh hypertrophy, potentially contributing to better sprint performance improvements and protection against hamstring strain injuries than NHT."

[Neuron Powers 🧠 @neuronpowers]

Breathing techniques

[Running-Physio @tomgoom]

Picking the right shoes can help with Achilles pain. Higher heel toe drop & a rocker sole can reduce load while a cushioned heel cup can reduce painful friction on the tendon & its insertion. Find out about tendinopathy rehab in our free video at https://t.co/KEji9T24t3

[Brian Jones @BJonesATC]

The VALUE of an Athletic Trainer is PRICELESS at all levels!!!!

Remember this as the uncertainties of college athletics continues to evolve!

🙏🏻💙🚀