About this lesson
Dr. Thor Besier introduces the concept of external & internal workload for athletes. These concepts form the base of load monitoring protocols and can be applied to almost every protocol in one way or another.
What You'll Learn
In this video lesson you will learn:
- The difference between internal and external workload
- The underlying physiology of how injuries occur
- How chronic injuries differ from acute injuries
Resources and Further Reading
Understanding external biomechanical load during ACLR rehabilitation – A case study with Mark Armitage
Why GPS systems may be miscalculating your athlete’s mechanical load – Part 2
Why GPS systems may be miscalculating your athlete’s mechanical load – Part 1
