Tennis.-ATP and Therabody come together to optimize the performance and recovery of tennis players

MADRID, 25 (EUROPA PRESS)

The wellness technology and percussion therapy company Therabody has been appointed as Official Recovery Partner of the ATP circuit, with the aim of optimizing the performance and recovery of professional tennis players, as announced in a statement by the American company .

Therabody thus becomes the latest addition to ATP’s global family of exclusive suppliers, providing first-class products and educational resources to support the health and well-being of professional players during the season.

Through this partnership, ATP physiotherapists will use Therabody products to help players warm up, recover and manage pain in the tournaments that make up the ATP circuit.

Innovative recovery product suite includes Theragun, the world’s first manual percussive therapy device, RecoveryAir pneumatic compression system, PowerDot electrical stimulation and Wave vibratory rollers, currently trusted by more than 250 professional athletes, clubs soccer players like Real Madrid, celebrities, elite coaches and doctors around the world.

ATP physical therapists will receive in-depth educational sessions through Therabody University to ensure that the brand’s products are more effectively integrated into athletes’ training and recovery routines.

Therabody’s internal experts will also develop protocols and educational materials for the players themselves, in order to aid recovery and improve overall performance by optimizing the use of their devices.

ATP Vice President of Medical Services Todd Ellenbecker said effective recovery and injury prevention are vital to protecting the long-term health and well-being of tennis players.

“This is a high priority for us, given the intense competition and long international travel that a professional tennis season entails. We are delighted to bring Therabody on and leverage both their expertise and their suite of products in our daily player care. We are also delighted to help our players continue to learn about recovery through Therabody’s expert educational programs, “he commented.

Tennis places immense stress, especially on the shoulders, elbows, and wrists, due to the repetitive nature of the tennis racket swing, and on the knees, hips, and ankles, due to the force of the tennis surface. the track and the constant change of direction during the game.

Using Therabody’s ecosystem of wellness solutions can help muscles stay active during long periods of play and improve recovery time between workouts and games. For example, players can use PowerDot to massage sore and fatigued muscles before and after games. After training and games, players can recharge batteries while wearing RecoveryAir on their legs.

Dr. Jason Wersland, Therabody’s Founder and Managing Director of Wellness Health, noted that the ATP tour schedule requires players not only to put ongoing stress on their bodies from games, but also from constant travel around the world. “We are delighted to be part of the ATP team and help these athletes to thrive both on and off the track for many years,” he said.

Therabody will benefit from visibility on the ATP’s digital channels and social media, including a new series of digital content created in collaboration with the ATP, showing how whole-body wellness can improve the performance of tennis players on and off the field. court. The series will be hosted on the ATP Tour social media channels and ATPTour.com.