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Training tendons for performance and injury reduction

Training tendons for performance and injury reduction

"Tendon stiffness can enhance performance by improving the rate of force development, but excessive stiffness can increase the risk of non-contact muscle pulls…Practitioners need to tailor training programs to find balance" In episode #349 of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob welcomes Keith Baar, a renowned expert in muscle and tendon physiology. Keith shares his extensive journey from a physical education major to a leading researcher in exercise physiology, detailing his groundbreaking work on tendon and ligament adaptations. The discussion delves into the intricacies of tendon health, trai...

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