Scott Anderson, MA, ATC, SFMA, DNSP

Sports Medicine & Injury Prevention Specialist

Scott Anderson is the Chief Clinical Officer at SyncThink, an award winning startup founded out of Stanford University. Scott previously served as the Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training for Stanford University for over ten years from 2007 to 2017. Scott has over 18 years of clinical and management experience, and is a recognized international speaker on topics of clinical specialization, which include developmental kinesiology, neuroscience/concussion, and movement dysfunction. He is a certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner (DNSP), Sports Safety Specialist and is certified to conduct Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA), and Functional Movement Screenings (FMS). He earned a BS in Athletic Training from Washington State University in 2000 and an MA in Athletic Administration from Saint Mary's College in 2002.

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How to Get Rid of a Charley Horse Quickly (Plus Prevention Tips)

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Work out With a Shoulder Injury

The shoulder joint is the most versatile joint in the human body. It can lift, turn, rotate, twist, and swing in nearly any direction. However, such freedom of movement results in a lot of wear and tear, which often lea...

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Relax Leg Muscles

Having persistently sore, stiff, or tense leg muscles can make it hard to get around during the day, sleep at night, and live your daily life in general. There are many causes of leg discomfort, and likewise many ways to...

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Win Long Jump

To win at the long jump, you'll need to jump farther than all of your opponents. The best way to do this is to train before the competition so you get faster and better at jumping and landing. You’ll also want to make ...

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Eat Like a Body Builder

If you are working on building up your muscles, you probably already know that working out, on its own, isn't enough. Diet is also important. Body builders try to keep their body fat lower than what is considered normal...

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Tell If a Person Has a Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that most often occurs when someone is hit in the head. Concussions can also occur due to falling, physical abuse, vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian collisions, and injuries from co...

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Train for the Olympics

Athletes who compete in the Olympics don’t just make it on natural talent; they get there because every day they put in the hours of training needed to make it to the international level. If your goal is to qualify for...