Frequently Asked Questions
Program FAQs
What is the TRONUS Athlete Recovery & Overuse Injury Prevention Program?
The TRONUS Athlete Recovery & Overuse Injury Prevention Program is a non-clinical, education-based initiative designed to teach youth athletes daily recovery habits that help reduce preventable overuse injuries and support long-term athletic participation.
The program focuses on prevention before injury, not treatment after injury.
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for youth athletes and the organizations that support them, including:
- Middle school athletes
- High school athletes
- AAU and club athletes
- Community-based youth sports programs
The program is sport-agnostic and adaptable across training environments.
Is this a medical or physical therapy program?
No. This program is educational and preventative only.
It does not diagnose injuries, provide treatment, or replace care from licensed healthcare professionals.
What do athletes learn?
- Why recovery is a critical part of training
- Why pain often repeats before injury
- How fatigue—especially in the feet—can affect the body
- How to apply simple daily recovery habits consistently
What are the daily recovery habits?
- Wear recovery slides after practices and games
- Practice recovery at home, not only during training
- Speak up early when pain repeats instead of ignoring it
Do athletes receive anything as part of the program?
- Recovery education materials
- Habit guidance resources
- One pair of TRONUS Recovery Slides to support daily recovery habits
Athletes keep the slides.
How is the program delivered?
The program is delivered through structured education materials and a simple habit protocol that integrate into existing team routines.
No live sessions, on-site services, or clinical oversight are required.
Does this add work for coaches?
No. Coaches are only asked to reinforce habits athletes are already guided to adopt. No additional drills, paperwork, or reporting is required.
How does this help teams and schools?
- Miss fewer practices
- Stay available to compete
- Maintain greater consistency throughout the season
More consistent athletes contribute to stronger, more reliable teams.
Can this program be sponsored?
Yes. Corporations, foundations, and community partners may sponsor teams or schools, including programs serving underserved athletes.
Sponsorship allows teams to participate without placing the full cost on families.
For Parents
Why is recovery important for my child?
Young athletes train more than ever, often year-round. Many injuries don’t happen suddenly—they develop when fatigue and recurring pain are ignored.
Recovery helps protect your child’s body so they can keep playing and participating long-term.
Is this program safe for my child?
Yes. The program is non-clinical and educational. It teaches awareness, habits, and responsibility—not medical treatment.
What will my child learn?
- How to recognize early warning signs
- Why repeated pain should not be ignored
- How simple daily habits support long-term health
What role do recovery slides play?
Recovery slides support daily recovery habits by reinforcing proper post-practice behavior.
They are not medical devices and do not replace medical care.
What can I do at home to support this program?
- Encourage your child to wear recovery slides after practices and games
- Support proper hydration and sleep
- Take recurring pain seriously and address it early
Does this replace seeing a doctor?
No. If your child experiences persistent pain or injury, consult a licensed healthcare professional.
Why does TRONUS focus on prevention instead of treatment?
Because prevention protects opportunity. Healthy athletes can play, compete, and be seen.
For Coaches
“Is this a medical or physical therapy program?”
No. This is an educational program focused on recovery habits, not diagnosis or treatment.
“Will this disrupt our schedule?”
No. The program is designed to integrate into existing routines without taking time away from practice or competition.
“Does this add more work for coaches?”
No. Coaches simply reinforce habits athletes are already guided to adopt—no extra drills, paperwork, or reporting.
“My athletes already stretch and ice.”
Stretching and icing are tools. This program focuses on daily recovery habits athletes actually maintain—not occasional activities.
“What makes this different from other recovery talks?”
- Connects recurring pain patterns to injury risk awareness
- Teaches habit formation
- Provides a recovery tool athletes use daily
Education + habit + tool = consistency.
“How does this help my team?”
- Miss fewer practices
- Stay available
- Perform more consistently
Availability wins games.
“Is this just about selling slides?”
No. Recovery slides are part of the habit system, not the product being sold. The program is about education, consistency, and prevention.
“What if an athlete reports pain?”
Athletes are taught to report recurring or unusual pain early rather than ignore it. When pain is reported, it is communicated to the appropriate adult—such as a coach, parent, or athletic administrator—so it can be monitored and, if needed, referred to a licensed healthcare professional.
This program does not diagnose or treat injuries.
“Why should we do this now?”
Because once injuries appear, opportunity is already lost. Prevention works before problems show up.
