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Recently we’ve discussed psychological factors and injury and the role of strength. Today we have a key topic that doesn’t get the attention it deserves – fatigue!
There’s a nice equation we’ve featured in Running Repairs Online:
Performance = Fitness – Fatigue
Athletes often believe that the more training the day the better but actually this can lead to rising fatigue levels and impaired performance. Recent research also suggests that fatigue may play an important role in injury development. In our new video below we explore this and discuss how to assess and address fatigue in clinic.
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