Strength Mobility & Recovery (SMR) is Newcastle’s leading Performance Recovery and Strength & Conditioning Centre. However, this is not only for athletes, in fact SMR caters for everyone from the grassroots athlete to the elite and everyone in between, providing S & C programs, rehab, prehab and modalities that are scientifically proven to help improve the health and wellbeing of an array of both physical and mental health conditions.
SMR also provides Strength & Conditioning Programs for individuals, groups, elite and general population focussing on helping you reach your goals.
With our accredited staff in sport taping we can offer you a quick no hassle sports taping service as well as supplying you with an array of sports tapes, lotions, hydration and nutrition products to keep you at the top of your game.
So what modalities can you find at SMR?
Cryotherapy
Whole body cryotherapy (WBC), which literally means “cold therapy,” is a technique where the
body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes. The science behind (WBC) is that it can help by; reducing migraine symptoms (1), decreasing inflammation (2), enhancing recovery & numbing nerve irritation (3), treating mood disorders (4), reducing arthritic & fibromyalgia pain (5), treating atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions (6), prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (7), and more.
Infrared Therapy
The key characteristic of infrared therapy is its ability to penetrate the deep layers of the ski. As infrared light is a safe, natural, non-invasive, and painless treatment, it can provide a broad range of health benefits such as; cardiovascular & autoimmune Health (8), chronic pain and inflammation (9), muscular injuries & recovery (10), detoxification (11), and more.
Dynamic compression therapy
Dynamic compression therapy (DCT) uses controlled air pressure to increase
blood flow in your limbs, helps flush the lymphatic system, improves blood flow to the heart and provides muscle tension release (12). At the same time, it supports your veins and decreases swelling and inflammation. DCT can be used for; lymphedema, restless legs syndrome, post-operative inflammation, venous flow issues, fibromyalgia and arthritis, improved healing of leg ulcers, speeding up recovery and more.
Anti-Gravity Therapy
Anti-gravity therapy allows for people to be able to rehab, prehab and exercise at 80% of their bodyweight using the boost Anti-Gravity Treadmill. This is excellent for people wanting to lose weight and cannot exercise due to joint pain, arthritis and/or obesity, for people post-surgery of hip & knee replacements (13), people with lower limb injury rehab or someone who wants to be able to exercise with less impact on their body.
What Strength & Conditioning Programs do we offer?
SMR offers a range of S & C programs run by Australian Strength and Conditioning accredited Coaches and accredited Personal Trainers that include;
Mature Age, Functional Fitness Sessions (group/individual)
Young Guns, 12 to 18 Sports Specific Sessions (group/individual)
Rehab Programs (supported by physiotherapist)
Weight loss Programs (group/individual)
Stick Mobility Sessions
For more information, blogs, bookings etc check out SMR www.strengthmobilityrecovery.com.au
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