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The visual system guides much of what we do in life. This is especially true in sports, which require eye-hand coordination, judgement of speed, and an understanding of position in space. This blog discussed the relationship between the visual system and athletic performance.
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Monday, April 17, 2017

Many sport related eye injuries could be prevented by using the correct safety eyewear.

 

Whether you are playing sports as a hobby or competitively there is a lot to consider. Are you using proper form? Is your equipment up to date? Are you warmed up? Are you wearing the appropriate safety gear? Is your opponent looking bigger and stronger than last time? Seriously, did he grow six inches? Whatever your thought process or preparation is you may be missing a key step. Are you wearing your protective eye-wear?

 

Posted by avtadmin at 4/18/2017 1:47:00 AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Increase your brain efficiency with IM at Advanced vision Therapy Center Boise Idaho

 

The human brain measures time continuously, and has developed three general classes of timing systems: circadian, interval, and millisecond timing. Neuroscientists believe that we have distinct neural systems for processing these different types of time. Poor timing or synchronization between the three major brain networks has been implicated in several conditions.

 

Posted by avtadmin at 2/14/2017 6:18:00 PM
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Improve you game at Advanced Vision Therapy Center Boise Idaho

Hockey is a fast paced, dynamic sport that requires a myriad of skill sets. Players aspiring to move up to the next level train year-round, both on and off the ice. Highly competitive players, and those on the brink of moving up, are using sports visual training to give them an edge against the competition.

 

Posted by avtadmin at 11/29/2016 11:43:00 PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Play your best with help from Advanced Vision Therapy Center in Boise Idaho

 

Tennis players, like most athletes, are constantly looking for new ways to enhance sports performance and gain a competitive edge. For decades tennis players have employed the help of coaches and trainers to improve footwork, speed, strength, strategies and technique. Today, however, increasing numbers of athletes are including sports vision training as part of their overall training program to maximize performance and take their game to the next level. 

 

 

Posted by avtadmin at 9/29/2016 12:53:00 AM
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Improve your golf game at Advanced Vision Therapy Center Boise Idaho

 

Golf, as with other sports, is a game that requires specific skill sets. Some golfing skills can be attributed to a natural ability; while others can be taught, practiced and honed to perfection in an effort to shave a few strokes off the game. But what if, after all of the effort and hard work, the scorecard doesn't show the expected results?

 

Posted by avtadmin at 6/28/2016 4:24:00 PM
Monday, June 6, 2016

Elevate your game at Advanced Vision Therapy Center Boise Idaho

 

Most of us think of 20/20 vision as “perfect” vision, which is better vision than half of the American population. It may surprise you but 20/20 is not even close to the vision necessary to play major-league baseball. Below-average vision can be enough to ruin the aspirations of an otherwise talented athlete and end a potential career before it begins.  

 

 

Posted by avtadmin at 6/6/2016 4:48:00 PM
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Visual demands of soccer evaluated at Advanced Vision Therapy Center Boise Idaho

 

Competitive soccer players know that it takes practice and conditioning to move to the next level. Highly skilled players dedicate themselves to game preparation, but they also have something that average players lack - superior vision skills combined with excellent motor timing and ability. Today we are going to talk about how soccer players use their vision when playing the world's most popular game.

 

Posted by avtadmin at 5/5/2016 10:22:00 PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Athlete Vision Assessments at Advanced Vision Therapy Center Boise Idaho

 

Competitive athletes need more than basic eye exams. Think about it, what is the goal of an eye exam? To see 20/20 and make sure your eyes are healthy. Well for athletes, 20/20 is blurry. They need to see better than 20/20 when they compete. They also need excellent visual skills to catch the ball, track the puck and make split second decisions. These visual skills are not assessed during an eye exam. This is why athletes need to work with a sports vision eye doctor who performs Athlete Vision Assessments.

 

Posted by avtadmin at 3/8/2016 8:40:00 PM
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

An exciting World Cup is now in the history books and there is a lot to remember. 171 goals, a new top scoring player in World Cup History (Miroslav Klose with 16), a 7-1 Germany victory that nobody in Brazil wants to remember, and of course Tim Howard's infinite number of saves (number not exact). There was also one bite to forget. As the dust settles, one number that we may never know is the number of concussions suffered during the World Cup tournament.

Posted by avtadmin at 7/15/2014 5:28:00 PM
Thursday, May 29, 2014

Professional athletes are always looking for a competitive edge. In baseball, batting is central to the game, statistics, and the success of a player. Baseball players at all levels of the game strive to improve their hitting statistics. One system that is often under-trained is the visual system. The eyes and their connection to the brain are central to athletic success. Improving how quickly and accurately you take in visual information during competition can improve athletic success.  

Posted by avtadmin at 5/29/2014 9:26:00 PM
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