2020

Beyond RICE: Other Conservative Therapies For Sports Injuries

The term “conservative therapy” is used to describe non-surgical, non-invasive treatment measures for sports injuries. For years, RICE has been the backbone of conservative therapies. The acronym stands for “rest, ice, compression, elevation.” Indeed, RICE can help heal a lot of injuries, but over the past few years, there have been advances in medical science resulting in additional conservative therapies. If you are suffering from a sports injury, here are some conservative treatments — beyond RICE — that you should explore.…

Ways a Mini Trampoline Workout Applications Can Help You Get Back to Better Health

Trying to find a workout that handles as many elements as possible for physical fitness is often a major challenge. For example, mini trampolines provide a very broad range of excellent workout opportunities, particularly when paired with an app. These apps have many uses that make them great for those trying to get into shape as soon as possible. Mini Trampoline Exercises are Very Diverse Mini trampolines are unique workout devices that can fit easily in a person’s living room or exercise area and provide them with a myriad of different workout possibilities.…

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