Rest, ice, compression, elevation. If you’ve ever suffered a sports injury, you’ve probably heard these four words, better known as the RICE protocol. As the recipient of one separated shoulder joint, ...

It has long been recommended that ice is good for injuries, but do you know why? Icing is usually recommended for injuries that cause soft tissue inflammation or swelling. It is also suggested we ice ...

If you've ever suffered a sprain, you're no doubt familiar with RICE—which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Back in 1978, Dr. Gabe Mirkin popularized the acronym in his “The Sports ...

Forty-five years ago, in his book "Sports Medicine," world-renowned physician Dr. Gabe Mirkin introduced the term RICE. RICE, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, subsequently ...

The use of local cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, has been a common practice in the management of acute musculoskeletal injuries such as strains, sprains, and contusions for decades. Think of ...