Ice is out: a smarter playbook for sprains and strains
TL;DR
New research challenges the traditional RICE approach for sprains and strains, suggesting that rest and ice can slow healing and that inflammation is a crucial part of recovery. Experts now advocate moving the injured area with low-load, long-duration activity and adopting the PEACE and LOVE protocol as a better framework to speed rehab.
Topics:healthwellbeing-fitness#exercise#health#injuries#pain-management#sports-science-and-health#wellbeing-fitness
Column | There’s a new way to treat sprains and strains. Hint: Ice is out. The Washington Post
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