Category Archives: ARC TOOLS & TREATMENTS

Infrared Sauna and its Benefits

Athletic Recovery Centre | Infared Sauna

As most big corporate gym members know, a sauna after your workout makes you feel relaxed. The heat relieves those sore muscle symptoms and makes you feel great afterwards. What is an infrared sauna? Infrared saunas use infrared panels that utilise electromagnetic radiation to produce heat. Of this heat 80% is directly absorbed by your […]

Ice baths and contrast water therapy for recovery

Athletic Recovery Centre | Ice Bath

Ice Baths Ice baths/cryotherapy and contrast (hot and cold) therapy has been a very debated practice over many years. Ice baths are used by many professional athletes as part of their weekly, some daily recovery regime. The principle belief is that ice baths or cold water submersion allows you to recover faster and reduce muscle pain […]

Hypervolt percussion machine

Athletic Recovery Centre | Physiotherapist

Hyper volt percussion machine provides a deep tissue massage and release, by using high frequency percussions to tissue. The Hypervolt can produce percussions up to 3200 beats per minute. It’s used in conjunction with a sports massage and myofascial release techniques. 5 Reasons why we use the Hypervolt at The Athletic Recovery Centre Its a great tool to loosen up […]