The Game Plan: Athletics Opens Sports Medicine Facility
10/13/2016 4:33:00 PM | General
KENT, Ohio - Kent State University has opened the doors to its state-of-the-art sports medicine facility. Located in the Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center Annex (behind M.A.C. Center) and spanning over 10,000-square feet, the two-floor space is a key asset for the Golden Flashes' 425 student-athletes.
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The sports medicine facility has three therapy pools, including an underwater treadmill, and features an AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill which will enable student-athletes to rehabilitate lower extremity injuries with less pain, reducing stress on joints and muscles. Another highlight will be a cryotherapy unit, a cutting edge technology use of cold therapy where the body is immersed in sub-zero temperatures to turbo-charge its ability to heal. Many professional athletes utilize cryotherapy treatments on a regular basis. The NBA, NFL and U.S. Olympic teams use cryotherapy in their training facilities to decrease recovery time for athletes while increasing both athletic performance and metabolic rate.
The opening of the new sports medicine facility is part of Kent State's strategic vision. Unveiled in March, The Game Plan is a comprehensive plan that maps out a strategic course for the department through 2020. Fans can stay up-to-date with all current information and progress with the Game Plan HERE.
