NBPTA Integration Handout
For WNBA, NBA and G League Teams, Players and Medical Staff
Purpose
Gameday CBD is a THC-Free, NSF Certified for Sport® topical roll-on designed to support athletes, trainers, physical therapists and medical staff as part of a modern recovery and rehabilitation routine.
For professional basketball organizations, Gameday CBD can be incorporated before treatment, during therapy sessions, after practice, post-game and during travel to help players manage everyday muscle and joint discomfort associated with the demands of elite basketball.
Why Gameday CBD Fits Basketball Physical Therapy
Basketball creates repeated stress on the body through jumping, landing, sprinting, cutting, deceleration, contact, travel and dense game schedules. Players often need daily care for knees, ankles, hips, low back, shoulders, calves, quads, hamstrings and feet.
Gameday CBD gives medical staff a clean, fast and portable topical option that can be used without disrupting treatment flow.
Key advantages:
- THC-Free
- NSF Certified for Sport®
- 3,000 mg CBD topical roll-on
- Easy targeted application
- No messy cream or hand cleanup
- Designed for athletes and clinical environments
- Convenient for training rooms, locker rooms, travel and recovery areas
Best Ways to Incorporate Gameday CBD Into Team Protocols
1. Pre-Treatment Application
Apply Gameday CBD before manual therapy, mobility work or stretching when a player is experiencing localized muscle or joint discomfort.
Best use areas:
- Knees
- Ankles
- Calves
- Quads
- Hamstrings
- Hips
- Low back
- Shoulders
- Neck
- Feet
Suggested use:
Apply directly to the targeted area before treatment. Allow the product to absorb briefly before beginning manual therapy or movement-based work.
2. During Physical Therapy Sessions
Gameday CBD can be used during treatment when players are receiving soft tissue work, mobility drills or corrective exercise.
Clinical uses may include:
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Stretching sessions
- Range-of-motion work
- Post-practice treatment
- Player recovery sessions
- Rehab warm-up preparation
The roll-on format allows staff to apply the product quickly and accurately without interrupting the session.
3. Post-Practice Recovery
After practice, players often need a fast recovery routine before leaving the facility. Gameday CBD can be applied after cooldown, stretching, massage, compression or other recovery modalities.
Recommended focus areas:
- Lower back
- Knees
- Ankles
- Feet
- Hips
- Calves
- Shoulders
This gives players a simple recovery step they can continue on their own after leaving the training room.
4. Game-Day Use
Gameday CBD can be incorporated into pre-game, halftime and post-game routines.
Pre-game:
Use on areas that commonly feel tight, sore or overworked.
Halftime:
Apply quickly to targeted areas when a player needs localized topical support.
Post-game:
Use as part of recovery before travel, treatment, stretching or sleep preparation.
5. Travel and Road-Game Protocols
Travel is one of the biggest recovery challenges in professional basketball. Gameday CBD is portable and easy for players to use in hotels, locker rooms and training areas.
Recommended travel uses:
- After flights
- After long bus rides
- Before team treatment
- After road games
- Before sleep
- During recovery days
Each player can keep a bottle in a travel kit, locker or training bag.
6. Return-to-Play Support
During return-to-play progressions, athletes often experience soreness as workloads increase. Gameday CBD may be used as a supportive topical option during this phase under the direction of the medical staff.
Potential protocol timing:
- Before activation drills
- Before mobility work
- After strength sessions
- After court progression
- After conditioning
- Following treatment
Best Practices for Medical Staff
Keep Product Visible and Accessible
Place Gameday CBD in:
- Training rooms
- Treatment tables
- Recovery stations
- Locker rooms
- Travel kits
- Player recovery areas
Visibility encourages player familiarity and routine use.
Educate Players on Proper Use
Medical staff should explain:
- Where to apply it
- When to apply it
- How much to use
- Why targeted application matters
- That the product is THC-Free
- That it is NSF Certified for Sport®
Simple education improves compliance.
Use Sample Sachets for Player Introduction
Sample sachets are ideal for introducing players to Gameday CBD without requiring immediate commitment to a full bottle.
Best sample distribution points:
- After treatment
- After practice
- Post-game
- During road trips
- During recovery sessions
- For players reporting localized soreness
- For new players entering rehab protocols
Goal: allow players to experience the product and then move them into regular bottle use.
Suggested Player Protocol
Before Activity
Apply to targeted muscles or joints before warm-up, treatment, mobility work or activation.
After Activity
Apply after practice, training, games or rehabilitation to areas that feel overworked.
During Travel
Use after flights or long periods of sitting to support comfort and recovery routines.
At Home or Hotel
Apply before sleep or after personal recovery work as directed by the medical staff.
Ideal Use Cases in Basketball
Gameday CBD is especially useful for players experiencing everyday discomfort from:
- High-volume minutes
- Back-to-back games
- Travel fatigue
- Lower-body soreness
- Knee and ankle stress
- Hip tightness
- Low-back tension
- Shoulder contact
- Post-practice soreness
- Return-to-play progression
Why Teams Benefit
For teams, Gameday CBD offers:
- A professional-grade topical product for athletes
- Easy adoption into existing treatment workflows
- A clean and portable application format
- Player-friendly recovery support
- NSF Certified for Sport® confidence
- THC-Free formulation
- A product players can use at the facility, on the road and at home
Why Players Benefit
For players, Gameday CBD provides:
- Fast, targeted application
- No messy cream
- Easy use before or after activity
- Convenient bottle for locker, bag or travel
- Support for daily recovery habits
- Confidence from an athlete-focused, THC-Free formula
Recommended Team Implementation Plan
Step 1: Staff Evaluation
Provide bottles and sample sachets to physical therapists, athletic trainers and medical staff.
Step 2: Player Trial
Introduce Gameday CBD to selected players during treatment and recovery sessions.
Step 3: Locker Room Visibility
Place bottles in treatment areas where players can see and ask about the product.
Step 4: Sample Distribution
Use sample sachets after treatment and post-practice to encourage trial.
Step 5: Full Bottle Adoption
Provide bottles to players who respond positively and want to incorporate Gameday CBD into their daily recovery routine.
Step 6: Teamwide Protocol
Create a consistent standard for when and how Gameday CBD is used across practice, rehab, games and travel.
Suggested Staff Talking Points
“Gameday CBD is a THC-Free, NSF Certified for Sport topical roll-on we are evaluating as part of our recovery and treatment routine.”
“It can be applied directly to areas that feel tight, sore or overworked before or after treatment.”
“It is easy to use, clean, portable and designed for athletes.”
“You can use it here in the training room, after practice, after games or while traveling.”
Important Use Guidance
Gameday CBD should be used externally only. Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds or irritated skin. Players should use under the guidance of team medical staff and in accordance with all team, league and medical policies.
Gameday CBD is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Bottom Line
Gameday CBD gives WNBA, NBA and G League medical staffs a clean, THC-Free, NSF Certified for Sport topical recovery tool that fits naturally into basketball physical therapy protocols.
It is easy for clinicians to apply, easy for players to understand and practical for daily use across treatment, practice, games, travel and recovery.