In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Dr. Chris Bishop, Associate Professor at Middlesex University delves deep into the intricacies of asymmetries, exploring their relevance and implications across various aspects of sports performance. Chris dissects the misconceptions and misunderstandings associated with asymmetry metrics, emphasizing the need for context-aware analysis and a balanced perspective.
The conversation delves into the practical challenges faced by practitioners and researchers in interpreting asymmetry data obtained from jump testing and other performance assessments. Chris' insights shed light on the limitations of relying solely on asymmetry metrics as a predictive tool and the importance of considering individual biomechanical factors and sports-specific demands.
As the episode goes on, Chris navigates the listeners through the nuances of correlating asymmetry metrics with broader performance outcomes. He addresses the common pitfalls of overreliance on correlations and offers valuable insights into identifying meaningful relationships between asymmetry data and athlete performance. Chris also tackles the challenges posed by force plates, shedding light on the complexities of interpreting data and selecting meaningful metrics for assessing neuromuscular fatigue, profiling performance, and aiding injury rehabilitation.
This is an incredible episode from the Godfather of asymmetries.
Main talking points:
#Bitesize - Identifying and fixing common sprint technique errors in team sport athletes with Cam Josse
The Nordic hamstring exercise; are they safe and effective for athletes (?) with Franco Impellizzeri
#Bitesize - Using Frans Bosch’s methods with Australia Rugby with John Pryor
Using military pre season camps for the right reasons. Answering the critics with Simon Thomas
#Bitesize - How to implement eccentric focused training with your athletes with Angus Ross
Understanding and implementing isometric testing and training with athletes with Paul Comfort
#Bitesize - Developing players through the pathway in an elite football academy with Matt Allen
Agility training: Creating drills that transfer to on-field performance with Warren Young
#Bitesize - Microdosing; how it differs to other methods of periodisation with Derek Hansen
Preventing and rehabilitating hip and groin injuries in athletes with James Moore
#Bitesize - Why change of direction and agility testing doesn’t provide valuable information with Ian Jeffreys
Developing the ”how” as well as the ”what” of coaching, self reflection and expanding deep knowledge with Jonas Dodoo and Jamie Taylor
#Bitesize - The beliefs and practices of the Arsenal Academy performance department with Paudie Roche
Change of direction ability; testing, developing physical qualities and maximising on-field transfer with Tom Dos’Santos and Alistair McBurnie
#Bitesize - Why is the Nordic hamstring exercise so controversial with Kristian Thorborg
The deceleration vaccine, and understanding and improving deceleration ability with Tom Dos’Santos and Alistair McBurnie
#Bitesize - What is the anaerobic speed reserve and how can we use it with Gareth Sandford
The future of sports science and the sports scientist in professional sport with Jose Fernandez (Mahd Academy)
#Bitesize - The power of social media in getting (or not getting) a job in elite sport with Dave Slemen
Understanding and evaluating the return on investment from any sports technology with Sam Robertson (Professor at Victoria University)
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