The Western Bulldogs are testing new technology ahead of this weekend’s match against Fremantle at Subiaco in a bid to minimise the effects of plane travel and aid recovery after interstate trips.
The entire squad will use the technology during their flights to and from Perth in an attempt to gain an edge against the opposition.
The Australian initiative, Bodyflow, uses electrodes to stimulate bodily fluids such as blood and lymph through a mild electrical stimulus and can also be used to treat corked muscles and inflammation from sprains and strains.
Head of Physical Performance Cameron Falloon said the Club had seen the results of the technology for other sports teams and felt it could prove beneficial for their longer distance flights.
"We are trying to minimise some of the negative effects of travel. The players wear SKINS on all flights to and from our interstate games and if this proves successful then it may be something we look to use again in the future," he said.
Bodyflow is a revolutionary medical technology used by leading physiotherapists and sporting organisations in the recovery of patients and athletes and is used by Bulldogs partner Victoria University in research.
Bodyflow International CEO Joe Di Santo said it was very exciting to have AFL Clubs using the new technology.
“It’s fantastic that the Western Bulldogs are taking this initiative into their recovery and performance. We are pleased that the Bulldogs are doing all in their power to gain a competitive advantage by using our product.”
