Inertial exercise has gained both research and clinical interest in recent years. This growing attention stems from the need of physiotherapists and exercise professionals to create overload in the eccentric (negative) phase of movement. This is essential either to maximize athletic performance or to achieve specific adaptations in the final stages of a patient’s rehabilitation. Overloading the eccentric phase has shown significant benefits in improving strength, power, hypertrophy, muscle activation, and tendon stiffness. Additionally, functional improvements have been observed in speed, jump height, and agility, making this type of training a crucial tool for athletes returning to their sport.

Reducing the Risk of Re-Injury

While it’s impossible to completely prevent injuries, as they depend on many factors beyond our control, there are elements we can manage. By enhancing the readiness of the nervous and muscular systems for certain movements and activities, we can lower the risk of injury. There is substantial research supporting the use of flywheel training in reducing the risk of injuries, particularly to the lower extremities. Flywheel exercises have been shown to lower the chances of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and hamstrings.

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