Recovery & Regeneration
Sports Massage
Massage technique specifically adapted for athletes, combining deep effleurage, kneading, friction and mobilizations to prepare for effort, accelerate recovery and prevent injuries.
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Athletes & Sports
Articles tagged "Athletes & Sports"
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Injury Prevention
Return to Sport Post-Injury
Progressive, multidimensional return-to-sport protocol guiding the injured athlete from rehabilitation completion to safe competition return, integrating objective validation criteria.
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Injury Prevention
FMS Screening (Functional Movement Screen)
Battery of 7 standardized tests evaluating fundamental movement quality to identify asymmetries, mobility limitations and injury risks in athletes.
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Recovery & Regeneration
Sports Cryotherapy (Whole Body and Local)
Therapeutic application of extreme cold — cryogenic chamber or local applications — to accelerate muscular recovery, reduce inflammation and relieve post-exercise pain in athletes.
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Recovery & Regeneration
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
Use of low-frequency electrical currents to induce involuntary muscle contractions for sports recovery, strengthening, rehabilitation and pain relief.
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Specialized Applications
EFT for Sports Performance — Mental Optimization and Competitive Stress Management
EFT protocol adapted for sports performance enhancement: pre-competition anxiety management, mental block clearing, post-injury psychological recovery and mental preparation. Church (2009) study demonstrating 38% improvement in basketball free throw accuracy. Significant cortisol reduction (d=1.12) supporting athletic recovery.
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Sports Coaching & Physical Preparation
Cross-Training
Training method combining several sports disciplines and exercise modalities within the same program to develop complete physical conditioning and prevent monotony.
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Sports Coaching & Physical Preparation
Functional Training
Training method based on natural multi-joint, multi-plane movements that reproduce everyday and sporting gestures to improve overall functional capacity.
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Sports Coaching & Physical Preparation
Therapeutic HIIT
Adaptation of High-Intensity Interval Training for clinical and sedentary populations, with scientifically validated protocols for cardiovascular, metabolic health and weight management.
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Sports Coaching & Physical Preparation
Training Periodization
Structured long-term training plan systematically alternating loading and recovery phases to optimize physiological adaptations and reach peak performance at the desired time.
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Sports Coaching & Physical Preparation
General Physical Preparation (GPP)
Versatile training program aimed at developing basic physical qualities — endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination — as the essential foundation for any sport practice and functional health.
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Sports Coaching & Physical Preparation
Specific Physical Preparation (SPP)
Training phase targeting physical qualities specific to a given sport, with exercises reproducing the biomechanical and energy demands of competition.
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Mental Preparation & Visualization
Goal Setting (SMART)
Structured method for defining sports goals using the SMART model — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound — to guide motivation and progression.
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Mental Preparation & Visualization
Competitive Stress Management
Set of psychological and physiological strategies to regulate performance anxiety, transform stress into positive energy and maintain optimal functioning during competition.
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Mental Preparation & Visualization
Sports Visualization and Mental Imagery
Mental preparation technique involving mentally creating or recreating sports experiences engaging all senses, to improve performance, confidence and motor learning.
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Injury Prevention
Proprioception and Neuromuscular Training
Training targeting proprioceptive sense — the unconscious perception of body position and movement in space — to improve joint stability, prevent injuries and optimize motor performance.
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Dynamic & Vinyasa Yoga
Power Yoga
Power Yoga is an athletic and intense yoga inspired by Ashtanga, developed for practitioners seeking a complete physical workout. It builds strength, endurance, and flexibility.
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Dynamic & Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga is a fluid and dynamic yoga where postures flow creatively to the rhythm of breath. Each class is unique, offering variety and creativity in practice.
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