Better Aligned by Outwork Sports

Jump In, Feet First.

One specific issue that I have noticed when working individually with clients is their inability to understand the foundation of their entire body, the mind the muscle connection with feet. The foot might be one of the most neglected as well as one of the most important aspects of performance training. Ground contact, force production, plyometric reactions, balance, and overall postural control in sport all rely on a strong foundation, which is the feet. Outwork Sports Performance prioritizes the foot first so there is no back track. We understand the importance of staying injury free in your respected sport and our preventative practices help athletes stay as healthy as possible on the field or court.

From a rehabilitation standpoint, athletes are usually instructed by trainers and physical therapists with low intensity, static training in the form of mobility training and isometrics. Even though these methods are great to use, this is a huge flaw in the athletic world when it comes to re training an athlete for their respected sport. During play, these athletes are required to operate at game-like speeds. So why don't we train and rehab based on such?

Optimally, sports performance trainers should be instructing their athletes to train as fast and as hard as possible especially when it comes to the foot. We train fast because ultimately that is what translates to the field or court. If your body isn't loaded with specific stimuli specific to sport prior to play, then this is grounds for an overuse injury such as Achilles tendon rupture. So to all my trainers, understand what translates to the field of play and train accordingly.

In conclusion, trainers, evaluate your athletes feet techniques and ask yourself is the movement viable for translation to their sport. Most of the time the answer will be no.