ROLFING AND ATHLETICS
posted in Uncategorized, Structural Integration, Research & Science |This is taken from the Rolf Institute Website:
“Olympic and Professional Skier’s Talk About Their Rolfing Experiences:
Two-time Olympian, U.S. Nordic Ski Team Member, John Bauer says, “Rolfing helped me get back my career. It tackled some specific injuries that were restricting me from training for the 98 Olympics, and got me back on track. You can ice and rest but no matter how slow you train until you lengthen out the tightness and scarring, it will come back.”
1998 U.S. Paralympic gold medal skier, Sarah Will says, “Rolfing increased my performance time 100%. It eliminated my body pain, relaxed my muscles at the starting gate, my concentration and motivation increased, giving me the winning edge. It loosened my lower back, shifting strength into my upper back where I need it, and increased my starting time. Seeing these results, and knowing I was in the best shape possible, my confidence rose. I think every sport should include a team Rolfer in their training program.” “Skiing demands a sharp mind. The stronger you are the more confident you become. The injuries (from the accident) left me off balance until I discovered the benefits of Rolfing bodywork and I’ve been winning ever since.”
World-renowned Extreme skier, and popular Warren Miller ski film star, John Egan says, “Rolfing gave me the elasticity to make my first day of skiing look like I was in mid-season form. People asked me, what have you been doing? I said you won’t believe it but it was Rolfing bodywork. The first time I tried Rolfing bodywork the rejuvenating effects were incredible. Since then I have been recommending Rolfing to others.”
Olympic skier, Mickey Egan, (the wife of Extreme skier, Dan Egan) says, “Rolfing helps alot, just in the way it helps me to loosen up, so I’m ready to go again. It’s great. Athletes tend to use the same muscles over and over; they get tighter and tighter and this has an effect on the muscles. We can stretch but not reach everything. Rolfing helps me reach areas like the ribs, abdominals, upper body, and hips that are hard to get.”
Other pro-athletes who have used Rolfing include Michelle Kwan and Elvis Stojko, 98 Olympic Silver Medal figure skaters; Phil Jackson, former Chicago Bull’s coach; Charles Barkley of the Houston Rockets; Rob Moore, of the Phoenix Cardinals, Tim Salmon, CA. Angel baseball star; the Phoenix Suns basketball team; Mario Lemieux, of the Pittsburg Penguins, Bob Tewksbury, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins; Edwin Moses, Olympic track athlete; Joe Greene, 1996 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal long jumper; Ivan Lendl, former tennis champion.”