Therabody announced as AFL’s Official Recovery Partner
The AFL has announced tech wellness brand Therabody - the creator of the first hand-held percussive therapy device, Theragun - as their Official Recovery Partner of the 2021 Toyota AFL Season.
Therabody’s industry-leading devices and research will be integrated into pre-match training and post-match recovery routines to help prevent injuries and help improve overall athletic performance.
As a commitment to youth talent and recovery, Therabody devices will also be integrated into the AFL NAB League, leading up to this season’s AFL Rising Star award and will become the naming partner for the end of season AFL All-Australian team.
Therabody’s technologically advanced solutions are at the intersection of performance and pain management, rooted in research and innovation, and are used by professional athletes and medical professionals worldwide.
AFL Executive General Manager of Customer and Commercial, Kylie Rogers said it was pleasing to be able to welcome Therabody as the Official Recovery Partner of the 2021 Toyota AFL Season and noted “Effective recovery is critical for the well-being of our players, so we are so pleased to welcome the expertise at Therabody to help support players both on and off the field.”
Therabody will provide the league access to Therabody University, Therabody’s educational division led by its Founder Dr. Jason Wersland and his network of world-renowned health and fitness experts. where the entire league will gain education on the importance of effective pre- and post-game routines, recovery, and whole-body wellness.
Dr. Wersland is excited to bring innovative solutions to a wider group of athletes adding “we are continuously working to develop industry-leading, clinical solutions that help support athletes in any sport, at any level. We look forward to supporting the AFL’s elite athletes and helping them to prevent injury and optimise overall performance.”
Embedding this knowledge, research, and education will not only help optimise player recovery between matches but will help to improve physical and mental performance - both on and off the pitch.
For more information on Therabody, visit Therabody.com
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