Procedos Platform9 (P9) is an innovative training mat that facilitates functional exercises by mimicking the positions and movements we perform in everyday life. Using P9, individuals can train in various stances, angles, and body rotations, reflecting activities like gardening, construction work, golfing, or shoveling snow.
According to the Gray Institute, the body functions as a chain reaction, where each movement impacts other parts of the body. Understanding this chain reaction is critical for assessing, treating, and training individuals to prevent injuries and achieve a pain-free life. (Gray Institute)
Functional training with P9 can also help prevent common sports injuries. The five most common sports injuries include:
- Sprains and Strains: Injuries to ligaments and muscles caused by overstretching or sudden movements.
- Knee Injuries: Including ligament injuries such as ACL tears.
- Muscle Tears: Common in hamstrings and calf muscles.
- Fractures: Caused by direct trauma or overuse.
- Dislocations: Joints displaced from their normal position.
Functional training that strengthens muscles and improves flexibility can reduce the risk of these injuries. A systematic review has shown that strength training is an effective method for preventing both acute and overuse injuries in sports. (British Journal of Sports Medicine)
By integrating P9 into a training routine, individuals can simulate real-life movements and positions, improving performance in daily activities while reducing the risk of injuries.