Andre Ethier Returns to the Field Rehabed & Ready

IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Dodgers' two-time All Star and Gold Glove winner Andre Ethier returns after last year's season-ending knee injury, ready to start for the energized Dodgers. Despite holding the major league hitting streak record, Ethier had an injury plagued 11 homer season last year, the lowest since his rookie year. To regain his momentum and rediscover his balance at the plate, Ethier incorporated Power Plate® technology throughout his rehab, and is now more fit and confident than he thought possible and is ready for the 2012 campaign.

"Power Plate Acceleration Training™ was the answer for my knee rehab and the vibrations really allowed me to isolate the muscles around the knee without stress," Ethier said. "I use a Power Plate machine at home, on the road and in the Dodger's clubhouse as part of my daily routine."

"Andre is one of the more exciting young players in baseball, and we've been working with Andre and Sue Falsone, the Dodgers trainer, to help him return to his All-Star and Gold Glove levels," Mark de Gorter president of Power Plate North America said. "As a result of his great work ethic and Power Plate training, Andre has had a torrid spring, and we look forward to being there with Andre and the Dodgers training staff to help him maintain his strength, power, speed and flexibility throughout the season."

Power Plate Acceleration Training™ is the perfect addition to any fitness regimen where the goal is to increase explosive strength, balance, muscular endurance and overall agility, this is why many MLB athletes and training facilities such as Mark Verstegen's Athletes' Performance and IMG Academies turn to Power Plate.

About Power Plate
Used by elite athletes such as tennis greats Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, and baseball players Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox, Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins and Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays, Power Plate® equipment benefits include: increased fitness, strength, muscle tone, flexibility, bone density, range of motion, blood circulation and lymphatic system activation. The complete Power Plate line of fitness equipment is designed for health clubs, wellness centers, spas, hospitals, physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics, professional and collegiate athletic training facilities, private fitness trainers and home use. Power Plate is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

SOURCE Power Plate