We interviewed David Serra, after his presence at Challenge-Barcelona
What is the importance of care by specialized physiotherapists after a test as demanding as CHALLENGE BARCELONA?
On September 30, during the celebration of Challenge Barcelona, which this year was also the Spanish Long Distance Triathlon Championship consisting of a 3,8 km swim, 180 km by bike to end with a 42 km run, the triathletes Those attending the test were able to count on the presence of "David Serra Physiotherapy" in the post-finish area.
For David, who in addition to being a nationally recognized physiotherapist who has treated great triathletes in our country, such as Marcel Zamora, Roger Roca or Victor del Corral, is an athlete, he made these statements to the press:
David, How is your experience at Challenge Barcelona?
“The experience in the Challenge was very positive since the triathletes participating in this type of demanding event greatly appreciate the massage service on arrival. The truth is that they deserve it since for most of the finishers the effort made is enormous. It is also a test for us as we make available to the participants 25 physiotherapists willing to work hard for more than seven hours straight. We also greatly appreciate the effort and involvement that the organization makes so that everything goes well, since they give us all kinds of facilities to work in good conditions”
What is cryotherapy and what effects does it have?
Cryotherapy has a very good analgesic and recovery effect after competition. It causes vasoconstriction in the first instance and subsequently a reflex vasodilation that favors the elimination of toxins and muscle regeneration. Many elite athletes use it after hard training to accelerate recovery. We in Calella prepare some drums with 300 liters of ice water and specific essential oils to improve the muscular recovery of the triathletes.
What do you recommend for recovery after a test as demanding as the Long Distance in Triathlon?
The recovery of a Ironman It depends on the preparation of each triathlete, but generally it is advisable to rest a lot during the first week and during the second and third week to start the training sessions in a gentle and progressive manner. It is better to start with gentle bike rides or light swimming sessions and leave the running for later, since this way our tendons and joints will be more recovered. We will leave the stretching for later, when 15 days have passed and our muscles and tendons are in a more optimal state, since otherwise we run the risk of injury. Correct hydration and nutrition during the race and after the finish will be essential to recover more quickly and if we have a massage or treatment during the first week, it will also be positive.
It is necessary to rest a few days to regenerate tissues and disconnect from competition. The massage is indicated smoothly during the first days to treat at the circulatory level and deeper later to treat more at the muscular level.
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