The De-load harness uses a winch and pulley system in conjunction with a harness and shock absorbing band to reduce the effective mass of an athlete.
This reduction in mass allows an athlete, with soft tissue injuries, to resume their fitness-training regime earlier and therefore recover quicker.
De-Load Facts
Recovery De-load harness is now used extensively in recovery sessions after matches for key players & now they are can now manage them better with less soreness in these sessions
Rehabilitation It is used as part of the Rehab program for professional athletes coming back from Knee & Groin injuries
Athletes want it Athlete testimonials tell FT that they prefer to do these sessions in the de-load harness
Larger atheltes reduce impact Heavier players use it to run at lighter weights to maintain their endurance capacity with less load
Manage Osteitis Pubis Sports science coaches provide evidence of De-Load preventing the onset of Osteitus Pubis and treatment of ankle, knee and hip injuries
Injured atheletes are able to comfortably run high intensity speeds that they would otherwise be unable to achieve.
Q.
How does it work?
Via the support of a percentage of the atheletes weight utilizing the De-Load harness configuration an athelete can train as normal, ensuring no reoccurence of injury.
Q.
What does the De-Load Harness package consist of?
Adjustable body-harness
An eccentric load shock absorber
Heavy duty winch mechanism
Instruction CD,
Optional - Woodway Treadmill (Existing Treadmills can be utilized)
Rehabilitation
The De-Load harness also assists patients to improve Motor Neural functions and to improve muscle tone. Medical Conditions that benefit from De-Load training are:
Open Letter from the Head Fitness Coach of the Port Adelaide Football Club:
"We have used the system successfully on players with ankle and knee joint injuries and are moving to explore its use for other injuries as well as general de-loading for some players who are not injured but may benefit from its unique qualities."
Andrew Russell
Head Fitness Coach
Port Adelaide Football Club Ltd
