Celtics using Norma-Tec

Some parts of the game never change: the pick-and-roll, the give-and-go, the fast break.

Other parts do and medicine and training stand out prominently there. How many athletes have come back from knee surgeries before season-end that would have ended the careers of the old-timers?

Here are some Celtics being treated by a Norma-Tec compression recovery system. Another good reason why comparing eras just doesn't make sense. Can you imagine if this stuff was available back then? Hondo would probably still be playing...

http://redsarmy.com/2012/11/20/your-morning-dump-where-the-celtics-are-using-normatec/


As I was making my rounds of NBA sites this weekend, I came across
this picture of Rondo with what looked like goalie pads on. I was
immediately intrigued and did some research. Rajon is wearing the
NormaTec “MVP” compression recovery system in this pic.

The system uses what’s called “Sequential Pulse Technology” to
massage the entire leg and foot as well as rejuvenate & refresh
muscles. The MVP includes the large full-length leg boots, and a control
unit/pump that dictates the amount and flow of pressure generated. It
helps athletes recover from intense workouts, practices or game action
and has also been used as post-operative therapy. From NormaTec’s
webpage:

“While a healthy athlete’s body eventually will recover
from an intense workout, using the Sequential Pulse Technology found
only in a NormaTec Recovery System for just 20 minutes can speed
recovery.”

NormaTec is a local company, based in Newton, Massachusetts, and
their high-tech medical recovery products are also used by Kevin
Garnett, Chris Wilcox & many other NBA athletes. Boston Celtics head
trainer, Ed Lacerte, respected by many as the best in the business, has
nothing but good things to say about the NormaTec recovery system. From their site:


…the NormaTec…quickly became a part of my daily routine with our
players for both immediate injury management and post-operative care,
and I am more than pleased with the results” -Ed Lacerte, Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, Boston Celtics

…These bad boys run at a little under $2,000 each, and first broke on
to the pro sports scene in 2007. Dr Laura Jacobs, a physician and PhD
bioengineer, is the founder/inventor of NormaTec:

Dr. Laura F. Jacobs founded NormaTec after seeing an
extraordinary need for effective treatment modalities for patients with
circulation compromised by disease, surgery, radiation treatment and
trauma. As a physician, she wanted the best care for her patients; as an
engineer, she determined that the existing compression devices on the
market were insufficient to meet that need. To solve this problem, Dr.
Jacobs developed and patented the NormaTec PCD (Pneumatic Compression
Device) and its unique massage pattern, Sequential Pulse Technology. The
NormaTec PCD was engineered to effectively treat chronic wounds, breast
cancer lymphedema, circulatory complications from diabetes, and other
serious medical conditions.”



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This is Chris Wilcox








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Too bad it didn't help those old legs against Detroit...





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Interesting story.

I find a fair bit of cool content on the Red's Army site.....but every time I see the idiots who write replies, I am SO HAPPY to be here with Sam and his family of quality people and great basketball minds.

Not to be way out in left field but when I saw the Topic headline I thought some female was doing the stats.....but then..

I Think a nice blonde with good hands could do the job too.

Beats looking a black bag.

And KG only gets one?? Would thought he had a bit more senority than this!

beat

mrkleen09 wrote:Interesting story.

I find a fair bit of cool content on the Red's Army site.....but every time I see the idiots who write replies, I am SO HAPPY to be here with Sam and his family of quality people and great basketball minds.

hey dont forget me too!

very, very interesting.