Manchester United and global wellness technology leader,
Therabody have deepened their relationship by becoming global
partners in a multi-year agreement.
The partnership will expand Manchester United’s use of Therabody
products and solutions as part of the training and recovery regimes
of both the men’s and women’s teams – and showcase their benefits
to the club’s global fan base.
Therabody is pioneering the future of recovery and self-care
through its ecosystem of solutions that help people feel better,
move better, and live healthier lives. Its products are backed by
science and bring previously inaccessible technology to
everybody.
Therabody’s devices help United’s players meet the physical
demands of a sport that involves the use of every muscle in the
body, from your brain to your feet; research shows that players
cover anywhere from 8,000 to 10,000 metres or more in a 90-minute
match. Matches are long and fast-paced, requiring constant running
and short sprints during active play. Because of this type of
activity, proper warmup and cool down is imperative to attaining
full recovery and preventing injury.
Manchester United will have access to Theraguns in their
training facilities to help improve their athletic performance and
prevent injury during practices and matches. Football provides
cardiovascular and muscular fitness, but the majority of the work
is done by the legs. The team’s access to Therabody’s pneumatic
compressions device range, including RecoveryAir’s JetBoots, in the
training rooms and on all away trips will be game-changing for
their recovery; the devices’ fully wireless design makes it easier
and more convenient to relax and recover from anywhere, even
fitting in a carry-on suitcase.
Therabody’s ecosystem of wellness solutions including Theragun,
the world’s first handheld percussive massage therapy device,
RecoveryAir pneumatic compression boots, and Wave Series vibration
therapy rollers have been integrated into Manchester United’s first
team players’ medical, training, and recovery process for several
years, most recently on the Club’s 2022 pre-season tour of Thailand
and Australia.
As part of the global partnership, players, and training staff
will participate in education sessions with performance and
wellness experts from Therabody University, the company’s
educational division. Working with United’s medical team, Therabody
experts will develop specific protocols to give players the
knowledge to optimise their use of Therabody’s devices, showing how
habitual use can assist in accelerating recovery, preventing
injuries, and improving overall athletic performance.
Victoria Timpson, Manchester United’s CEO of Alliances and
Partnerships, said:
“By gaining access to Therabody’s tried-and-tested range of
scientifically backed products and expertise, this partnership will
support our players and staff in the pursuit of success on the
pitch.
“The partnership also aims to give United’s global audience
access to the same in-depth performance education so they too can
easily take control of their training and recovery in the same way
as their favourite players, through the use of Therabody
products.”
Dr. Jason Wersland, Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of
Therabody, said:
“Manchester United has been at the forefront of utilising our
technology to assist with training and recovery for several years
and this partnership is a natural extension of our relationship.
Educating their players, staff, and passionate global fanbase on
the importance of ownership in self-care is paramount to
Therabody's mission. We are proud to work with the most successful
club in British football, whose values of innovation and
determination, as well as their drive to be a world leader, align
perfectly with our own."
Manchester United joins more than 250 professional athletes,
sports teams, celebrities, elite trainers and medical practitioners
globally by using Therabody’s ecosystem of industry-leading
devices.
About Manchester United
Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful
sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular
spectator sports on Earth. Through our 144-year heritage we have
won 66 trophies, enabling us to develop the world’s leading sports
brand and a global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers. Our
large, passionate community provides Manchester United with a
worldwide platform to generate significant revenue from multiple
sources, including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing,
new media & mobile, broadcasting and match day.
About Therabody
Therabody® is a pioneer in the wellness technology space,
developing products and services that optimise human performance
and unlock the body’s natural ability to achieve health and
well-being. Founded by Dr. Jason Wersland to alleviate his own
debilitating pain after a traumatic accident, he invented the
category-defining percussive therapy device, Theragun®, which has
been rooted in more than a decade of research and development. The
company continues to pave the way with its innovative ecosystem of
wellness solutions, including pneumatic compression (RecoveryAir®),
facial health (TheraFace PROTM), electrical stimulation
(PowerDot®), vibration therapy (Wave Series), and USDA Certified
Organic CBD (TheraOne®). Science is fundamental to Therabody’s DNA;
Therabody uses existing science, combined with internal and
external research, to validate products and services. Therabody’s
products are embraced by both the medical community and millions of
consumers worldwide. Currently available in more than 60 countries,
including at company-owned retail stores and at Reset®, its
whole-body wellness centres. Therabody University, the company’s
education division, offers a series of courses that connects
practitioners, professional sports teams, and consumers with expert
educators to learn how they can effectively integrate Therabody
products into their daily routines. Therabody University’s
comprehensive courses are accredited by several continuing
education programs including BOC, PACE, NASM, and more. For more
information, please visit www.therabody.com.
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