Training Optimization for an Olympic Water Polo Player

How Can Muscle Data Personalize Strength Programs for Elite Athletes?

An Olympic water polo player presented with mild lower back and knee discomfort, reduced power, and poor recovery after training. Standard imaging did not point to a specific injury, so the care team turned to Springbok for a deeper look.

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The preseason scan revealed underdevelopment in deep hip rotators and ankle dorsiflexors, along with opposing asymmetries in hip musculature. These findings helped guide a more targeted and individualized strength program.

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