Darren A Coaching

I wrote this in October 2014, but didn't publish it Resistance Screening This week the squad is going through their first series of testing for the new season.  These tests are coined “Resistance Screening”, as it involves screening mobility, power, bodyweight strength, and technical (subjective) testing. Why do we do these tests? To see how the athlete performs a set of standard testing protocols over a period of time.  Having a standardised protocol and using is consistently should give better results overtime.  This standardisation mean you want everyone to get the same result, but you need to aware of a standard. Do you need to them? No you don’t The secrets are not the tests, it is how you interpret and apply the results. This is something that is improving in the group over time, and with the introduction of other forms of muscle testing from qualified allied health professional, will continue to improve. The Tests (in

What is cryotherapy? Cryotherapy simply means the use of cold as a therapy. What does cryotherapy do? Provides pain relief, reduces bleeding and swelling, reduces muscle spasm, and decreases metabolic rate. Who shouldn’t use cryotherapy? As with most treatments, certain groups should avoid or modify the protocols.  People who should avoid include the following: Have circulation problems Unconscious Raynauds Phenomenon - A condition affecting small blood vessels in the extremities. Exposure to cold may cause a return in symptoms. Cold Hypersensitivity - There are many forms of cold hypersensitivity, which include: Hives Rash from Cold - A rash, characterised by redness and itching, caused by exposure to cold. Can cause severe pain and muscular spasms. Cold Hemoglobinuria - When red blood cells break down so quickly that some haemoglobin cannot combine with blood proteins. Anaesthesia - When there is an area of numbness or altered sensitivity,