Strength and conditioning programme design for any sport requires a multifaceted approach. Sports-specific skill-based high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting exercises, circuit training, plyometrics, and complex training are strength and conditioning methods that can all be tailored to meet the specific technical and physiological demands of actual competition.

We celebrate an increase in the circulation of the Journal of Sport Therapy both locally and internationally, through submissions of manuscripts from international readers and editorial members. This is an excellent development as it demonstrates how sports musculoskeletal researchers are keen to share findings with the global community.

The ankle is the most common site of injury in soccer. While bracing and taping have been reported to reduce injury risk to the ankle-foot complex, their effect on soccer performance remains equivocal. Following institutional ethics approval, 16 professional male academy players from the English Football League Division 1 (Age mean = 17.19 ± .75 years, Height mean = 1.80 ± 0.05M, Mass mean = 75.55 ± 5.9kg) completed nine trials (three control, three braced, and three taped) in each of three soccer-specific performance tests: 15m Sprint, Arrow Agility Run, and Vertical Countermovement Jump.

Pre-season strength and conditioning programmes can be effective in enhancing an athlete’s physiological capacity and reducing subsequent injury risk during the season. However, there is little data regarding physical preparation for ice-hockey athletes.

This is a well written basic book with clear guidelines on the methodology of soft tissue release (STR). This will equip the reader to be able to deliver this aspect of soft tissue massage. Written in 4 parts, starting with an introduction of basics of STR with explanations for the safety to therapist and clients when using this technique.