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Nervous System: Blog #3
May 28, 2023: The benefits of massage therapy are sometimes vague and unclear. It seems likely that the nervous system plays a role in those experiencing benefits from massage therapy
One potential explanation is descending inhibition, whereby the massage therapy treatment relays afferent or upwards signals to the brain, followed by a series of downwards signals to the affected body parts (or maybe the entire nervous system)
Another explanation for the decrease in pain that a client may experience following massage therapy is the concept of “smudging”, whereby the pain neurons in the brain get a bit jumbled up and disorganized due to the positive afferent input of the massage
Heat AND Cold: Blog #2
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April 9, 2023: It is a hot (pun intended) topic in the rehab world: what is BETTER, heat or cold? Heating pad or ice? Hot bath or cold shower? Sauna or snow plunge?
There are times when cold is preferred (subduing excess inflammation and edema in the acute stages of an injury), and times when heat is preferred (chronic or persistent pains, where we want to deliver signals of safety and security to the nervous system).
However, when it comes to optimizing recovery, I would like to suggest that BOTH are beneficial. Think of the infrared sauna and cryotherapy as low-level stressors to the to the body. As a response to the threat of either supercold or superhot stimulus, the body responds with adaptive and protective mechanisms to help you fend off future stimulus of a similar variety. In other words, the body will bolster its own immune system defences, in preparation for future insults. This process is known as hormesis.
1-Year: Blog #1
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April 1, 2023: Thank you for tuning in to The Athlete Reset’s first blog. Today happens to be a celebratory occasion – the 1-year mark, since first opening our doors.
It has been a fantastic first year, and we welcomed over 100 clients into the facility. There were some growing pains (pun intended) in the beginning, but our system and client experience is much more streamlined now.
We were visited by athletes, everyday gym-goers, and clients with various musculoskeletal injuries such as tendinitis of the elbow, rotator cuff issues, strained back muscles etc. The most popular appointment type remains the 60min RMT session; however, several clients tried our signature “The Athlete Reset” session, full their more intensive recovery needs.
Looking forward to helping you recover soon,
Colin, Founder of The Athlete Reset
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Registered Massage Therapy, Recovery and Wellness Clinic
44 Prince Andrew Pl, Toronto – within AK Fitness Gym – minutes away from CF Shops at Don Mills
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The Athlete Reset – Recover like a Pro
Why not treat yourself like a professional athlete? At THE ATHETE RESET, you can recover as if you were in the pros. The Athlete Reset offers services with therapeutic benefit to the athlete or the weekend warrior.
Using state of the art technology within the athletic recovery industry, it is THE place to go to help the athlete recover more efficiently, or get out of pain. We also offer Registered Massage Therapy, as a stand-alone service.
Treatment Options
- Option 1: THE ATHLETE RESET (90min): Hypervolt Massage Gun + Stretch Therapy + Normatec Recovery System + Cryotherapy + Infrared Sauna + 30min Registered Massage Therapy session
- Option 2: 30min Registered Massage Therapy session
- Option 3: 60min Registered Massage Therapy session
- Option 4: 90min Registered Massage Therapy session
- More Options: Click on Schedule Appointment button above
Colin Badali: Founder of The Athlete Reset, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), B.Sc. Kinesiology McGill University 2009
Colin has held positions at Athlete’s Care Sport Medicine Centres, Strengthbox, Toronto Athletic Club, and currently works in tandem with AK Fitness Studio.
Note: Registered Massage Therapists (RMT’s) are experts in manual therapy practice, especially in myofascial treatments. All sessions include an Assessment, Treatment Plan, Manual Therapy, and a Re-Assessment. RMT’s may also use methods such as: deep tissue massage, stretch therapy, joint mobilizations, other myofascial techniques, and corrective exercise prescription.