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Elite Recovery Sports Therapy: Optimizing Performance & Recovery for Paralympic Athletes

Neuromuscular Therapy | Myofascial Release | Soft Tissue Recovery | FST Stretch Therapy

Empowering Your Journey to Gold – Pain-Free & Stronger Than Ever

As a Paralympic athlete, your body undergoes intense physical demands. Whether you're a wheelchair racer, swimmer, powerlifter, or adaptive cyclist, your performance depends on mobility, muscle efficiency, and recovery speed. At Elite Recovery Sports Therapy, we specialize in neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and fascial stretch therapy to keep you performing at your best—pain-free, mobile, and competition-ready.

Wheelchair Racers

​Tailored Recovery & Performance Plans for Your Sport

Every Paralympic sport places unique demands on your body. Our therapy is customized to your classification, sport, and movement mechanics, helping you achieve optimal performance.

💪 For Wheelchair Athletes (Basketball, Rugby, Racing, Tennis, Fencing): Improve shoulder mobility, core strength, and prevent overuse injuries in arms and wrists.
🏊 For Swimmers & Rowers: Enhance stroke power, shoulder function, and recovery from repetitive strain.
🚴 For Cyclists & Runners: Optimize hip mobility, knee stability, and spinal alignment for maximum propulsion and endurance.
🏋️ For Powerlifters: Support muscle recovery, reduce tension in compensating muscles, and prevent strain from high-load lifting.

Basketball Player on Wheelchair

Wheelchair Sports

🏀 Wheelchair Basketball | 🤼 Wheelchair Rugby | 🎾 Wheelchair Tennis | 🏎 Wheelchair Racing | 🤺 Wheelchair Fencing

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Shoulder impingement & rotator cuff injuries
✔ Carpal tunnel syndrome & wrist overuse
✔ Lower back strain due to posture adjustments
✔ Elbow tendonitis (tennis elbow)

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Neuromuscular Therapy – Targets shoulders, forearms, and wrists to relieve tension from propulsion and frequent arm movements.
✅ Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) – Improves scapular mobility and spinal alignment, preventing excessive shoulder strain.
✅ Myofascial Release – Reduces trigger points in the arms and upper back to restore full range of motion.

Swimming Laps

swim 

🏊‍♂️ Para Swimming

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Shoulder tendinitis from repetitive strokes
✔ Lower back tightness due to core engagement
✔ Knee pain in SB (breaststroke) classifications
✔ Neck strain from breathing rotation

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Myofascial Release – Releases tightness in shoulders, lats, and pecs to enhance stroke fluidity.
✅ Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy – Addresses shoulder blade and rotator cuff pain, common in freestyle and butterfly.
✅ Lymphatic Drainage Therapy – Speeds up recovery between races and reduces swelling from intense training loads.

Wheelchair Racers

cycling

🚴‍♂️ Para Cycling (Track & Road)

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Hip flexor and lower back tightness
✔ IT band syndrome and knee pain
✔ Wrist fatigue from gripping handlebars (for hand cyclists)
✔ Neck and shoulder stiffness from posture

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Myofascial Release – Loosens IT band restrictions and corrects postural imbalances.
✅ Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy – Releases tension in the quads, lower back, and shoulders, preventing stiffness.

✅ Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) – Improves hip flexor and hamstring mobility for efficient pedaling power.

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Track & Field

🏃‍♂️ Para Athletics (Running, Jumping, Throwing Events)

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Hamstring and calf tightness in runners
✔ Hip instability in amputee sprinters
✔ Shoulder and elbow stress for throwers
✔ Foot pain from prosthetic adaptation

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Myofascial Release –Corrects hip imbalances from prosthetic use or repetitive impact.
✅ Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy –Loosens hamstrings, quads, and calves to reduce risk of strains.

✅ Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) – Enhances hip, ankle, and spinal mobility for smoother, more powerful movement.

Judo Fighting

Combat & Contact Sports Recovery Guide

🥋 Para Judo | 🤼 Para Wrestling

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Shoulder dislocations & rotator cuff strains
✔ Neck tension from grappling & takedowns
✔ Lower back compression from throws
✔ Elbow & wrist hyperextension

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy – Reduces muscle tightness in the shoulders, traps, and back from gripping and throwing.

✅ Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) – Increases joint stability in shoulders and hips to prevent injury.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy – Helps reduce bruising, inflammation, and swelling post-match.

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Powerlifting

🏋️‍♂️ Para Powerlifting

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Pectoral and triceps strain from heavy lifting
✔ Lower back and core instability
✔ Shoulder tightness affecting range of motion
✔ Wrist and elbow stress

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Lymphatic Drainage Therapy – Flushes toxins post-lifting, promoting muscle repair.
✅ Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy – Breaks down scar tissue in pecs, triceps, and delts for better muscle engagement.

✅ Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) – Maintains spinal alignment and thoracic mobility, reducing lower back pain.

Orange Balls

⚽ Goalball & Team Sports

⚽ Goalball | 🏐 Sitting Volleyball

Common Strains & Injuries

✔ Shoulder and elbow stress from throwing
✔ Knee and hip pain from sitting impact
✔ Neck and upper back tightness from posture

Elite Recovery Solutions

✅ Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy –Targets shoulders, forearms, and lower back to restore mobility.

✅ Myofascial Release – Corrects postural imbalances from prolonged sitting positions.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy – Helps with recovery from bruising or inflammation.

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Empowering Your Journey to Gold – Pain-Free & Stronger Than Ever

As a Paralympic athlete, your body undergoes intense physical demands. Whether you're a wheelchair racer, swimmer, powerlifter, or adaptive cyclist, your performance depends on mobility, muscle efficiency, and recovery speed. At Elite Recovery Sports Therapy, we specialize in neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and fascial stretch therapy to keep you performing at your best—pain-free, mobile, and competition-ready.

How We Help Paralympic Athletes Excel

✅ Reduce Muscle Tension & Fatigue – Targeted Neuromuscular Therapy helps release overworked muscles, preventing spasms and reducing imbalances caused by adaptive movements.

✅ Enhance Mobility & Range of Motion – Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST) improves flexibility and functional movement, ensuring you move efficiently and powerfully.

✅ Faster Recovery for Competition Readiness – Lymphatic Drainage Therapy accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and flushes out toxins post-training or competition.

✅ Correct Asymmetries & Prevent Injury – Myofascial Release restores muscle balance, addressing compensations from prosthetic use, wheelchair propulsion, or repetitive movement patterns.

✅ Pain-Free Training & Performance – Chronic pain and overuse injuries don’t have to limit you. Our hands-on therapy targets trigger points, scar tissue, and nerve compression to keep you pain-free.

Basketball Player on Wheelchair
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Why Choose Elite Recovery?

🔹 Specialized in Adaptive & Elite Sports Therapy – We understand the biomechanics of Paralympic sports and tailor treatments to your unique movement patterns and recovery needs.
🔹 Evidence-Based Soft Tissue Therapy – Our techniques are backed by science to help you heal, strengthen, and perform without limits.
🔹 One-on-One, Athlete-Centered Approach – You get a customized treatment plan, not a cookie-cutter massage.
🔹 Results-Driven Care – We focus on long-term mobility, endurance, and injury prevention so you can train harder and recover faster.

On-Site Soft Tissue Therapy for Paralympic Athletes

📍 Mobile Recovery Sessions Tailored for Elite, Collegiate & Youth Para Swimmers

🚗 Optimized Recovery—Wherever You Compete & Train!
Stay pain-free, mobile, and competition-ready with expert Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, and Frederick Stretch Therapy (FST)—delivered on-site to your training facility, swim meets, or recovery center.

💬 Maximize Your Performance & Recovery
Whether you're training for Paralympic gold, recovering from an overuse injury, or maintaining mobility post-career, I provide specialized therapy for adaptive swimmers to enhance stroke efficiency, prevent injury, and support long-term muscle health.

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📢 Train Smarter. Recover Faster. Perform at Your Best.

🏆 Join the Paralympians who trust Elite Recovery Sports Therapy to keep them competition-ready!

📍 Locations: Lake Elsinore & San Juan Capistrano, CA
📅 Book Your Session Today: Click Here to Schedule

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