recovery
Therabody launches palm-cooling device
The new Therabody CryoTherm Palm is a portable, science-backed thermoregulation device engineered to lower core body temperature, delay fatigue and sustain peak athletic performance during high-intensity training and competition. (Photo courtesy... more »
Why mental health and sleep matter for injury prevention
A junior guard keeps spraining the same ankle. A distance runner’s minor hamstring strain never seems to fully heal. On paper, the rehab plan looks perfect; in reality, the athlete is stressed, anxious about losing... more »
FIFA launches project to advance health research for female athletes
FIFA has launched a new research initiative called the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project in an effort to address research gaps and provide access to data needed to support the health and development of... more »
Ohio hospital launches care program for female athletes
University Hospitals (UH), a hospital system based in Cleveland, has launched new specialized care for female athletes of all ages and abilities designed to “empower and support women in sports” through evidence-based care, research and... more »
A tactical approach to utilizing sleep to enhance performance
Sleep as a performance multiplier is a significant factor in the overall readiness of soldiers, police officers, firefighters, first responders and sport athletes. In essence, it is a contributing factor to the health of warfighters... more »
A multipronged and periodized approach to athlete recovery
The approach we take to recovery is intentionally multi-pronged. Rather than viewing recovery as a single intervention or a collection of isolated modalities, we organize recovery around three guiding principles: building up the recovery pyramid,... more »
Maximizing sleep for recovery, performance and resilience
The connection between sleep, nutrition, and athletic performance isn’t just a theoretical concept; it is a powerful synergy backed by scientific research. Imagine a finely tuned machine: nutrition is the fuel, performance is the output,... more »
Increasing blood flow when treating injured athletes
In seeking the best outcome for their clients, athletic trainers use a variety of modalities aimed at facilitating recovery and providing the greatest opportunity for a successful return to sport. Advanced technology and understanding of... more »
