Proper recovery is essential for training and competing at your highest potential while decreasing your risk for injury, muscle soreness, and fatigue. Did you know that Advanced Kinetics has a recovery room that will give you the tools to recover efficiently and faster? By incorporating a variety of tools to actively recover the body and help aid in the recovery process, our recovery room can help you improve athletic and injury recovery. In this blog, we’ll introduce you to the tools and services that our recovery room offers!
What Recovery Aides Does Advanced Kinetics Have?
Alter G: Anti-Gravity Treadmill
The Alter-G: Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses air pressure to reduce the amount of weight the user feels, allowing you to walk, run, or perform other weight-bearing exercises in a reduced-gravity environment. Anti-gravity treadmills are commonly used for aerobic conditioning, sport-specific conditioning programs, weight control and reduction, gait training, neuromuscular re-education in neurologic patients, strengthening and conditioning in geriatric patients, rehabilitation following injury or surgery of the lower extremities, and rehabilitation after total joint replacement.
When Should I Use An Anti-Gravity Treadmill?
An Anti-Gravity Treadmill is most commonly used for physical therapy after sports injuries, knee and hip replacement, or stroke. You should speak with your physician before inquiring about using an Alter-G Treadmill to ensure it’s the right treatment option for you.
What Are the Benefits of Using the Alter G Treadmill?
- Gait Analysis
- Pain-free movement
- Rapid return of motor control
- Protection of tissue that is still healing
- Improved range of motion
- Smooth progression to full recovery
Normatec Boot
Normatec boots utilize patterned massage and compression that mimics the body’s natural motions of the arms and legs to remove fluids and metabolites from the body after an intense workout. These pulsing movements are helpful in preventing injuries and accelerating recovery time.
How Often Should I Use A Normatec Boot?
It is recommended to use the Normatec Boot once a week for 30 minutes unless your training regimen requires higher activity. It’s best to use the boots on days after the gym or a sports training session.
What Are the Benefits of the Normatec Boot?
- Improved circulation
- Reduced inflammation and swelling
- Faster recovery time
- Increased range of motion and flexibility
- Reduced risk of injury
- Enhanced performance
Infrared Sauna
An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared light to heat the body, rather than heating the air like traditional saunas. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas provide deeper heat penetration and have lower operating temperatures. This deeper penetration promotes more effective detoxification, improved circulation, and pain relief, while the lower temperatures can be more comfortable for sensitive individuals.
How Often Can I Use An Infrared Sauna?
You should use an infrared sauna 3-4 times a week for less than 45 minutes at a time. It’s important to remember to stay hydrated and rinse off after to avoid toxins being reabsorbed and make the most of your sessions.
What Are The Benefits Of An Infrared Sauna?
- Pain relief
- Reduces stress
- Improves skin health
- Immune system support
- Aids in muscle recovery
- Weight loss
Where Can I Find Recovery Aides Near Me?
At Advanced Kinetics, our Recovery Room has recovery aides that can help you with athletic and injury recovery services. We also offer physical therapy, massage therapy, personal training, stretch therapy, and injury prevention services to help you improve recovery and athletic performance. These services are available at our locations in Falls Church and McLean, Virginia, (except for the Infrared Sauna and Alter-G). We also offer a free recovery room session for first-time users! If you’re interested in learning more about our recovery aides and which ones are right for you, get in touch with us!
