Welcome to Delivering Adventure, where we explore the tools, strategies, and mindsets needed to thrive in adventure sports and beyond. When it comes to managing risks in high-intensity activities, physical durability is your secret weapon. A resilient body can better withstand the inevitable challenges, mistakes, and even falls that come
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common lower extremity traumatic injuries reported in athletic populations, particularly in sports that involve pivoting and cutting, such as soccer, basketball, football, and snow-skiing. In fact, up to 250,000 ACL injuries are reported in the United States alone every
Forget the old ways of passively warming up. Gone are the days where athletes gather in a group and static stretch in a circle… The most current research shows that the best way to warm-up and prepare for athletic movements is to actually move like an athlete! There are extraordinary
If female athletes are still starting practice with “two laps and static stretches”, it’s time to amplify their warm-up routine and set them up for success, not injury. Find out how to prevent injuries and enhance performance with a step-by-step dynamic warm-up, like professional coaches and trainers are doing with
Sam’s Story: *Name changed to protect the identity of the athlete. It was early spring of 2020 and Sam was eager to prove herself on the soccer field in an off-season scrimmage against a neighboring university. She chased after a ball and attempted to evade an opponent. She planted her
A Need for “External Focus of Attention” in ACL Rehab Can an injury to a ligament actually affect how your brain works? And can the change in your brain actually make you more prone to injury? If you have torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, you understand
Working on the slopes at a ski resort is one of the most thrilling and satisfying jobs you can earn. If you are lucky enough to land one of these sought-after positions as an instructor, patroller, host, or operator, then you have more on the line when it comes to
Are you tired of holding stretches for 30 seconds? Do you want to get more stretching done in less time? Do you want to get MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS overall? I’m going to show you how you can be MORE EFFICIENT with your workouts, by stringing movements together into
What do ankle sprains, knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain all have in common? 👉 When evaluating a patient with any of the above complaints, we OFTEN find an underlying balance deficit that was most likely present before the pain or injury was ever acknowledged. Do you have
Do you enjoy HIKING? Have you ever noticed if your knees do THIS??? (Watch video) It’s an incredibly common movement pattern that leads a lot of people toward pain, arthritis, and knee replacements. This quick tip will help you SAVE YOUR KNEES so you can keep hiking and living the
The resisted side stepping exercise, also known as “monster walks,” with its many variations, is an excellent way to strengthen the hip and gluteal muscles. But which position is best, knees straight or bent? For years, there has been a debate over the best position to perform “monster walks” to
In an interview with George Thomas, from the Professional Ski Instructors Association and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), we discuss best strategies to physically prepare for snow-skiing and snowboarding, specifically to protect your knees. We talk about the important pillars of injury prevention training and how this specific type
Do you ever wonder what the pinching pain is in the front of your hip? It’s probably not a “pulled hip flexor”… One possibility that you might not have heard of is hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (or FAI). FAI is a relatively new concept in the
Reflecting back on 2018-2019, we are proud to show a glimpse into some of the opportunities and media exposure we have had with ACL Strong. From magazine publications, to interviews, to podcasts, to email blasts of our blog posts… One step at a time, we are spreading awareness about “protecting
In this ACL Strong Tip, I demonstrate a nice exercise progression if you are working on strength, balance, or injury prevention. The strategy used here is simple. I begin with a foundational exercise, and when the movement pattern is correct, I add an unstable surface or a rotational component, or
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