Avital Selinger (former coach of the Dutch National Volleybalteam and Russian top Volleybalteam Krasnodar)
“Physical strength is extremely important for a word-class athlete”
Avital Selinger was headcoach of the Dutch National Ladies Volleybalteam from 2004 utnil 2011. He starts working with electrotherapy in 2006 and according to Selinger’s opinion it becomes a indispensable tool. He chose the RSQ1 device, because it provides him the best results and has the most friendly usability.
Warming-up and strength training | The teams of Selinger use the RSQ1 for different purposes. It starts with the warming-up, the ‘Relaxation protocols’ support the regular warming-up and increase the Range of Motion of certain joints. “This saves time and the athletes are prepared very vast to train with full intensity.” Furthermore the RSQ1 is an excellent tool to support strength training, with specific exercises, “the muscles can ben trained very effective, which increases the muscle strength.”
Faster recuperation after physical exercise | After finishing the training, the Volleyballplayers use the RSQ1 for the recover of their muscles. The ‘Recuperation Protocol’ is also an indirect tool for strength training and quality of trainings. Selinger explained: “As a result of this Recuperation protocol they are able to achieve an optimal recuperation, which makes it possible to sustain a high level and intensity during the daily trainings. This results in end also in an increase in muscle strength, which helps to keep the players fit, despite the high intensity during the training, and as a team we could train more effective.”
Rehabilitation after injuries | Selginger’s team also profit from the RSQ1 his ability to recover from injuries, especially muscle injuries: “In the Russion competition you can be travelling for a couple of weeks and during these travelling you cover thousands of kilometres. Especially when you have to play 11 matches in 14 days, the RSQ1 is very important in sustain the physical abilities of the players.” Selinger was convinced of the good results since the start. “We achieved perfect results and could take advantage of it in a real short time”
