Infographic outlines the key benefits of recovery for basketball players

Bird, Stephen

Donaghy, Michael

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Infographic ContributorsDr Stephen Bird, Senior Advisor BBNZ High PerformanceMichael Donaghy. Exercise & Sports ScientistInfographic DesignKoheed Creativewww.nz.basketball@basketballnzACTIVE RECOVERYPromotes metabolic by-product clearance. Reduces muscle damage blood markers and muscle soreness.SLEEPNumber 1 recovery method. Promotes health and wellbeing. Enhances immune function, metabolism and congnitive function. Improves mood and vigour. Performance enhancing.MASSAGEIncreases muscle relaxation and joint ROM. Reduces local muscular fatigue and soreness. Promotes mood enhancement and pain tolerance. COMPRESSIONPromotes recovery from soft tissue injury. Reduces muscle soreness and markers of damage.HYDROTHERAPYHydrostatic pressure assists the inflammatory process. Reduces post-exercise edema.NUTRITION AND HYDRATIONOptimszes energetic recovery. Enhances immune function, glycogen synthesis, and muscle repair.NEURAL STRETCHINGImproves range of motion reducing restricted nerve irritation.MINDFULNESSPromotes ‘emotional wellness’ through clarity and calmness. Improves ability to cope with daily circumstances.BENEFITSRECOVERY

Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery benefits

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Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery benefits

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