A physical therapist, wearing all black, is focused on the right hamstring. Her hands knead the muscle, thumbs pressing into the skin with both force and care. She works her way down to the calf, then the achilles. Outside is the loud thrum of Monday afternoon traffic in Jamaica’s central Kingston, but inside the back room of the unassuming space, the energy is quiet, focused.
The calm mannerisms of the staff, the relaxed vibe of it all, belies the reality that facedown on the treatment table is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. An eight-time Olympic medalist and five-time 100-meter world champion; one of the biggest names to ever come out of Jamaica, a country that prides itself on its track and field stars.
