Why do we instinctively ask for ice when we injure ourselves? For years and years, doctors, trainers and coaches have recommended “RICE”- rest, ice, compression, elevation. This acronym first came about in 1978 by Dr Gabe Mirkin. His intention behind ice was to minimise the inflammatory response in an attempt to accelerate the healing process. But why did it change to POLICE? Newer research has found that “Optimal Loading” (OL) helps recovery through cell regeneration induced

Now you may think of Cryotherapy as the latest sport's science phenomena used by elite athletes. These athletes enter a cold tank, sit for around 5 minutes, and walk out feeling as good as new. However, Cryotherapy is actually any use of low temperatures in medical therapy. Today we are going to discuss the applications of cryotherapy and it's physiological significance in injury management. How does Cryotherapy work? Cryotherapy works by transferring energy away from the tar