Colder May Not Be Cool for Recovery

The Effect of Water Temperature during Cold-Water Immersion on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Vieira A, Siqueira AF, Ferreira-Junior JB, do Carmo J, Durigan JLQ, Blazebich A, & Bottaro M.  Int J Sports Med. 2016; 37: 937-943. doi:...

Cool It Down Before You Work It Out

Quadriceps muscle function after rehabilitation with cryotherapy in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Hart JM, Kuenze CM, Diduch DR and Ingersoll CD. J Athl Training. [Epub Ahead of Print]. Full Text Freely Available Take Home Message: Among...

Re-evaluating RICE for Ankle Sprains

What is the evidence for rest, ice, compression, and elevation therapy in the treatment of ankle sprains in adults? van den Bekerom, MP, Struijs PA, Blankevoort L, van Dijk N, Kerkhoffs GM. Journal of Athletic Training. 2012; 47:435-443...