Scientific Review Process
umo publishes content about health, exercise, and recovery — topics where getting the details wrong can have real consequences. Every article is reviewed by Scott Mongold, PhD before publication.
Who reviews umo content
Scott Mongold, PhD — biomechanist and neurophysiologist trained at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), with 10+ years of strength coaching experience.
Scott's expertise includes: neuromechanics, muscle physiology, strength and conditioning, movement science, athletic performance, and recovery physiology.
What gets reviewed
Every article in the Health, Science, and Sports categories. Scott reviews for:
- Factual accuracy — are the mechanisms described correctly?
- Appropriate hedging — do we overstate findings where the evidence is thin?
- Intervention specifics — are recommended protocols within ranges supported by research?
- Missing context — are we omitting caveats (population studied, effect size, etc.) that would change how a reader interprets the finding?
Review cadence
Articles are reviewed pre-publication and dated in the article schema with lastReviewed.
When new primary research materially changes a conclusion we've published — or when a reader flags an error — the article is updated, Scott reviews the change, and the lastReviewed date is bumped. Material changes are noted at the top of the affected post.
What this page is not
umo blog content is educational. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician, coach, or physical therapist. If you have a specific health condition, training question, or concern, please consult an appropriate professional.
Report an issue
Email scott@umo-health.com if you find a scientific error in umo content. Corrections are public; see our corrections policy.