Atomic Triathlete Performance Program

Triathletes can benefit significantly from integrating programs of Physical Therapy into their training. Due to the variety of activity, triathletes need significant stability, strength, and mobility, to perform at their best, whilst the volume of activity necessitates quick muscle recovery, optimal warm up/cool down strategies, good nutrition, and an understanding of how and when to push and rest from session to session. Read more about the benefits of PT for triathletes and get in touch to get started with Atomic today!

W H Y P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y ?

1) Improve your strength to perform better

• Exercises and stretches for improving strength and flexibility

• Coordination techniques for improving balance

• We’ll provide optimal exercises to integrate into your training

2) Stay injury free by preventing injuries before they materialize

• We will spot deficiencies and identify potential red flags to minimize injuries from occurring

• Small treatments can help prevent small issues being exacerbated

3) Recover faster and train harder

• Stimulate muscle growth through PT techniques

• Faster recovery helps prevent overtraining

• Nutritional guidance for providing the best fuel for your body’s performance

T H E S W I M

• We demonstrate perfect posture and optimal joint movement, control, strength and flexibility

• We present exercises for participants to develop strength, endurance, balance, & flexibility of key muscles

• We discuss common injuries such as swimmer’s shoulder and show how treatment can address injury

• We discuss training errors, including overuse, misuse, abuse, and disuse.

T H E R I D E

• We examine repetitive strain injuries - how to manage them with your training and stay injury free

• We demonstrate exercises to improve your stabilizer and core muscles

• We present optimal warm-up and cool-down stretches and show how to get the most out of the gym

• We give tips for event preparation and management

T H E R U N

• We examine common running injuries - how to manage them with your training and stay injury free

• We assess your biomechanics, joint range, muscle length and flexibility, and muscle strength

• We demonstrate exercises that can improve your running performance, with a focus on balance & breathing

• We discuss optimal training load to manage running overuse

T H E A T O M I C P E R F O R M A N C E P R O G R A M

• 2x 55 min physical therapy sessions including continual assessments with a focus on injury prevention (every month)

• 2 x 25 min recovery treatment sessions (every month)

• Tailored exercise program, integrated to your training & continually developed in line with your goals/progress

• Access to state of the art equipment during sessions

• Continual priority access to our team of PTs for all your queries & needs

T H E P R O G R A M B E N E F I T S

• Working with us every week enables us to identify potential injuries and act quickly before they materialize

• We give you the confidence to push harder with your training with the knowledge of what pain is acceptable (not harmful)

• Our weekly world-class treatments enable you to recover quicker and train more, from dry needling & soft tissue massage, to shockwave & laser therapy

• Enhance your performance on race day with advanced training tips, nutrition advice, and event preparation