Maintaining fitness — not resting — may be key to recovering from an injury
Experts no longer think rest, ice and over-the-counter painkillers are the answer.
In the past, injuries such as fractures, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and runner’s knee were normally treated using ice therapy, over-the-counter painkillers, and with plenty of rest. While this seemed like the best medical choice, this approach deprived the individual of the benefits of exercise when they…
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