This week we will look at body recovery using ice baths. During the Summer Olympics in London, athletes from gymnasts to volleyball players were seen posting pictures on social media taking a dip in an ice bath after their performance. Source: Instagram User kerrileewalsh.
The general theory behind this cold therapy is that the exposure to cold helps to combat the microtrauma small tears in muscle fibers and resultant soreness caused by intense or repetitive exercise. The ice bath is thought to constrict blood vessels, flush waste products and reduce swelling and tissue breakdown. Subsequently, as the tissue warms and the increased blood flow speeds circulation, the healing process is jump-started.
Edelman, who runs Edelman Spine and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, said trainers for elite athletes will move the cups along muscle groups to break up tension for about five to six minutes.
The goal is to loosen the fascia, the membrane around muscle because it tightens with repeated use or injury. Elite swimmers also will monitor their sleep , Edelman said. They will slip a device about the size of a dinner plate under the mattress that, when synced to an app, monitors how well they sleep at night. Data collected includes how well an athlete slept and for how long.
All the information is sent straight to the athlete and their coach's phones, which is then used to determine how hard they can push the athlete in practice. Fatigue or lack of sleep can cause balance and coordination issues as well as lead to muscle injuries. Pro-tip for those having trouble sleeping: drink some concentrated, tart cherry juice, he added. Two tablespoons a night help produce the sleep-controlling hormone melatonin and decreases inflammation.
Inflammation isn't bad; it signals the body's immune system to heal itself. But it can be detrimental to muscle tissues over time, Edelman said, if the process is ongoing. Athletes have been using a kit to measure the level of inflammation in the body. In , you were part of the record 24 medals won by Stanford alumni athletes.
Is there any kind of Cardinal community in the Olympic Village? Train, work-out, watch other matches, relax, and hang out with my family. There is usually a huge group [of Stanford athletes] that comes to support, which is incredible! I want to focus on my family and gear up for Rio ! In my heart, I am so far from done.
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