Do ice baths and compression clothes help recovery?

You have probably heard of athletes using ice baths and compression clothes to help their body recover after training – but do these methods of recovery actually work?

In theory, many of these methods sound legitimate, but it may not always work in practice.

Ellen Leabeater explores the best ways athletes (both professional and amateur) can make the most out of recovery.


Speakers:
Anna Kolomycki – Massage therapist, Paramount Sports Recovery
Rob Duffield – Associate Professor, Sport and Exercise Science, UTS Faculty of Health

 

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