Fayetteville State University
Training Area
Hydrotherapy Area
The recuperative and healing properties of hydrotherapy are based on its mechanical and/or thermal effects. It exploits the body's reaction to hot and cold stimuli, to the protracted application of heat, to pressure exerted by the water and to the sensation it gives. The nerves carry impulses felt at the skin deeper into the body, where they are instrumental in stimulating the immune system, influencing the production of stress hormones, invigorating the circulation and digestion, encouraging blood flow, and lessening pain sensitivity.
Generally, heat quiets and soothes the body, slowing down the activity of internal organs. Cold, in contrast, stimulates and invigorates, increasing internal activity. If you are experiencing tense muscles and anxiety from your stress, a hot shower or bath is in order. If you are feeling tired and stressed out, you might want to try taking a warm shower or bath followed by a short, invigorating cold shower to help stimulate your body and mind.
Taping Treatment Area
Our sports medicine staff understands the concepts and techniques of bracing and taping so that advice and guidance can be offered to the athletes. Ankle bracing and taping should not be used in place of aggressive rehabilitation including strengthening and proprioceptive exercises. Rather, both should be used in conjunction with rehabilitation in terms of injury prevention.
Taping and bracing are fixtures of both athletic training and sports medicine. Although studies regarding effectiveness and technique are not all in agreement, it seems clear that bracing or taping will continue to be a mainstay in the prepractice and precompetition routine.
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The training room is also equipped with four state-of-the-art treatment tables, two taping stations, as well as hydrotherapy and rehab areas.