Rethinking the RICE method for sports injuries 🧊🏃‍♂️ The traditional RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has long been recommended for sports injuries. However, current understanding of injury recovery has evolved and it’s not always the best approach. While short-term rest may be helpful, prolonged rest and excessive icing can slow down the body’s natural healing process by reducing blood flow and movement, both of which are essential for tissue repair. Injuries often need guided