Thomas Bartley

I like to look at therapies that compliment traditional and contemporary medicine. Instead of being on one side of which is right or wrong I use what I think is right for the type of pain or injury that is being addressed, this gives me a broad and open approach which I think seems to give the best options for getting over any kind of injury or pain

Things I like that work:

1. massage - for prevention and relief of common muscle tightness and even pain associated with improper muscle alignment

2. NSAID's Yes I believe in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the right point and time to use them

3. Proper hydration - Drinking water I have found 30 minutes before breakfast actually stimulates fat burning- Got your attention! ha maybe it does, but it triggers you to hydrate which can stop many cramps, tiredness and headaches.

4. Heart rate monitors- a great way to have an accountable method of measuring and improving fitness.

5. Braces and supports- These are excellent if you have a good product in keeping injury free and also as an aid to train through mild injuries

6. Paying special attention to vulnerable body parts:

knees

Achilles tendons

backs

Shoulders

The above are complex and vulnerable joints when they are subjected to stress from high-intensity training.