Foil Blankets: Purpose, Science, and Benefits for Marathon Recovery
After completing a marathon, foil blankets are used to prevent hypothermia by reflecting the runner's radiated body heat back to them, stabilizing cor...
By Alex
Category: Sports Medicine & Recovery
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Athletic Cupping: Mechanisms, Types, Applications, and Evidence
Athletic cupping is a therapeutic technique that applies suction to the skin to decompress tissues, enhance blood flow, and alleviate musculoskeletal ...
By Jordan
Leg Pain After a Game: Causes, DOMS, Recovery, and Red Flags
Legs hurt after a game primarily due to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) from muscle microtrauma and inflammation, compounded by acute fatigue, me...
By Jordan
Ice Water Submersion: Benefits, Mechanisms, and Safety Considerations
Ice water submersion offers physiological benefits including reduced muscle soreness, enhanced recovery, pain relief, and improved mental resilience, ...
By Jordan
Runner's Massage: Techniques, Benefits, and Step-by-Step Guide
Massaging a runner involves targeting specific muscle groups (calves, hamstrings, glutes, IT band) with techniques like effleurage, petrissage, and fr...
By Hart
