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#39: Load management: A tour de force with Tim Gabbett, PhD

The Shoulder Physio Podcast

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Navigating Allostasis and Injury Risk in Training

This chapter explores the concept of allostasis and the acute chronic workload ratio, emphasizing the body’s adaptability to varying training loads. It highlights the complexities in understanding injury risk, including the balance between pushing limits and adjusting to training responses, along with recent criticisms of existing workload theories. The discussion concludes by advocating for individualized training programs that focus on building athlete resilience rather than solely predicting injuries.

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