Recovery: The Benefits Of Cold And Heat
Cold & heat therapy can be beneficial to recovery, but the proper application of each depends on the athlete.
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In this video, Sage Rountree explains the recovery benefits of cold and heat therapy. Treatments such as ice baths and hot whirlpools both have their advantages, but the application of each depends on the individual athlete.
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