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Performance Evaluations  |  Sports Massage  | 
Runners and Sports Injury Clinics  |

Sports-specific training programs   <TOP>
Athletics is not only about participation and having fun, but it is also a developing science. Few athletes are fortunate enough to show up on the day of competition without any preparation and be successful. Instead the road to success is often paved with hard work, so why not get the most out of all of your hard work? Our staff includes certified strength and conditioning specialists, recognized leaders in athletic performance enhancement, exercise physiologists and masters of exercise prescription. Our professionals can help you to get the most out of your workouts. Pre-season, in-season, and off-season training programs will be tailored to the specific demands of your team, your individual position on the field, and your own rigorous demands. Get the most out of your workout - Don’t just work hard, work smart.

Educational programs   <TOP>
Let the SMC of NAZ talk to your team about improving themselves. Sport-specific participatory educational programs will challenge your group of 10 or more with ways to improve their performance, both physically and mentally.

Examples of programs include:
  :: “Coaches getting the most from your players”
  :: Nutrition for the endurance athlete
  :: Nutrition for the power athlete
  :: Stretching to prevent injury
  :: Signs and symptoms of overtraining
  :: Speed and power development
  :: Weight lifting techniques
  :: Per iodization and varying your workouts
  :: “Sports psychology, getting the mental edge”

Sports Nutrition Programs   <TOP>
Eating a protein bar or drinking a glamorous sports drink before a competition won’t by itself turn you into a champion. Learn from the professionals how to feed your body to fuel your workouts for maximum benefits. Individually-designed nutrition programs and counseling are available to support the athlete in all phases of training and competition. Our sports nutritionists and registered dieticians can also address vitamin and caloric intake, and are up to date on whether to believe the hype surrounding different supplements. All of our nutritionists are competitive athletes themselves. They know the demands of competition, and how small changes in diet can yield big results.

To get a personalized one-on-one nutrition consult and a program designed specifically for you, contact us at 928.773.2084, or fill out our online form and we will get back to you.

If your team would like to have a group counseling session on specific nutrition concepts, or on weight management, we can arrange that too. Just give us a call to discuss what your needs are.

Performance Evaluations   <TOP>
If you are not injured, but feel that you need to get the most out of your training (who doesn’t?), let our team of professionals perform a personalized assessment of your needs. One of our strength and conditioning specialists (all are licensed physical therapists or athletic trainers), will assess your strengths and weaknesses. We will assist you in designing a training program to maximize your potential in the competitive or recreational arena. Including:

Running evaluations Swimming evaluations
Football evaluations Cycling evaluations
Golf Swing Mechanics Baseball skills evaluations
Soccer strength, balance, and flexibility Volleyball Evaluations
Basketball evaluations  

Each Performance Evaluation is a usually a two part package. You will be evaluated on the first day: One of our professionals will identify your strengths and weaknesses, and discuss your goals. On your second day, program recommendations will be made. Your strength and conditioning program will be gone through in detail. The rationale for each chosen flexibility, visual, conditioning, or strength exercise will be discussed, taught, and implemented that day.

The cost for each day will be $75, payable at the time of your visit. This is usually not an insurance billable cost.

Sports Massage   <TOP>
Massage therapy can allow an athlete to recover more quickly from injury or rigorous training sessions. In addition, it can help you get the most out of your rest times, improve performance on and off the field, plus allow you to maximize the benefits of each and every training session. Some of the other benefits from a sports massage program include:

  • decrease in muscular pain (releases natural pain killers e.g. serotonin)

  • lowers heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels
    improves muscle tone

  • prevents/delays muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity

  • promotes circulation of blood/lymph

  • increases joint mobility & flexibility

  • enhances immune function (releases natural killer cells

  • facilitates the removal of toxic metabolic waste products

In addition to the overall physical wellbeing that you receive from Massage Therapy, there are also mental and emotional benefits.

• relaxed state of alertness
• reduced mental stress: a calmer mind
• increased capacity for clearer thinking
• enhanced self-image

Cost for sports massage services
One hour - $60
One-half hour - $32
Call 928 773-2125 to schedule

Runners Clinics and Sports Injury Clinics   <TOP>
The Sports Medicine Center of Northern Arizona has been performing a free Runners Clinic for the Flagstaff community since 2004. This two hour clinic allows anyone in the community to ask the pro’s some training or injury questions for FREE! In July of 2006 we expanded this clinic to include assessment of injuries and training ideas for all sports. We are now hosting a Sports Injury Clinic, no longer just for runners. Our team of sports nutritionists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning specialists will try to answer any questions that you may have.

The clinic runs from 6-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. If you require more in-depth help with an injury, or have very specific needs, you may wish to have an individualized Performance Evaluation, or might be eligible for our insurance-billed Injury Rehabilitation services.

Check out our calendar of events to learn more.

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