USC Daily Trojan - Firefly Fuels Sports Recovery Movement
While training and nutrition have been key areas of focus for elite college programs, recovery has become a critical component to maximize performance. USC has made recovery essential for their athletes. According to Russ Romano, head athletic trainer at USC, the firefly, a device exclusively distributed by Athletic Recovery and Performance, is beginning to change the sports recovery landscape.
“You can be hooked up to recovery boots,” Romano said. “Those exist, but you’ve got to plug those into an electrical outlet, or they’re battery-operated and you have to wear these bulky boots … but [with] fireflies, I can carry 50 pairs of fireflies in a Ziploc bag. I can’t carry 50 pairs of boots.”