
The Strength Initiative
@strength_init
Our mission is to inspire participation in strength-based activities across the lifespan through practical interpretation and application of innovative research
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08-03-2021 08:42:02
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Whether you do a lot, a little or are unsure of what to do, we want to hear from you on strategies to ⬇️ concussions in sports. Link ⬇️ researchsurvey.griffith.edu.au/index.php/6453… Aus S&C Assn, ESSA, NSCA, American College of Sports Medicine, @basesuk, UKSCA, Australian Physiotherapy Association, AAOMPT, ACPSEM, Science for Sport


Congratulations to the Brisbane Lions and TSI member Dr Dan van den Hoek for their win in the first of two #QClash games in the AFL Queensland Wheelchair Football League on Sunday.

Congratulations Brisbane Lions wheelchair AFL team, superbly coached by @MichaelDobbie, who played Gold Coast Suns today and won QClashcup. Both teams were inspiring to watch. Credit to AFL Queensland for driving this and Pathways to Care for their support.


Great to see the Brisbane Lions wheelchair AFL team fresh from their QClash victory at Brighton Homes Arena tonight supporting Brisbane Lions AFLW 🦁


Our latest research is now available from Strength and Conditioning Journal A scoping review of the physiologic profiles of motorsports athletes. Congratulations to Pat Beaumont on this first author publication. Justin Holland Joel Garrett The Strength Initiative journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/abstr…

The role of neck strength and motor control to reduce concussion risk A thread 🧵 Info c/o Joel Garrett sportsmith.co/articles/the-r…

"A low flexion/extension ratio of <0.60 has been associated with a higher injury risk with a F/E closer to 1 being recommended for a number of contact sport athletes" Joel Garrett sportsmith.co/articles/the-r…

"In Formula 1, you are not the priority and nothing will be made easy. Your success will be driven by how effective you can be between the priorities" Paul Walker sportsmith.co/articles/train…

Check out our own Dr Dan van den Hoek Chatting with Lawrence King and Shane Storey From the Strength Syndicate Podcast. instagram.com/reel/CzbZvuFsJ…

It was a privilege to work with Christopher Latella @JamesSteeleII Pak Androulakis-Korakakis, PhD and the broader team on the paper now published in Sports Medicine #powerlifting #StrengthAdaptation #Published #10in2023 The Strength Initiative

"Important Features of Bench Press Performance in Non-Disabled and Para Athletes: A Scoping Review" — Read it on ResearchGate: researchgate.net/publication/37…

If you, or someone you know in the #Perth community suffers from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome please get in touch. #chronicfatiguesyndrome #CFS #motoneurons Edith Cowan University (ECU) ECU News James L. Nuzzo, PhD



1/2 Our manuscript reporting #strength norms in #powerlifting is accepted in JSAMS Check out thestrengthinitiative.com to try the calculator Christopher Latella Joel Garrett Adele van den Hoek The Strength Initiative A/Prof Patrick J Owen


After being wowed by Olympic athletes in Paris, it’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits. Thanks to Angelo Macaro from Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association for collaborating on this article for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/after-being-wo…


Is powerlifting the new #FountainOfYouth? Check out the podcast from Dr Dan van den Hoek with @evidencestrong wix.to/Z4SSCtQ

🏎️💨 What’s it like hitting 300 kph at Albert Park’s iconic #F1 circuit? Ask Aussie stars Oscar Piastri or Jack Doohan —they’ll tell you it’s all about precision: when to brake, where to turn, & nailing the perfect line. Dive into the science behind F1: theconversation.com/do-it-with-you…

Great work by TSI Chair, Dr Dan van den Hoek on this article for The Conversation.