For decades, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) was the standard advice for treating acute injuries. In this episode, we explore the history of RICE, why sports medicine is rethinking the role of ice, and what current research says about inflammation, healing, and recovery. We discuss the origins of RICE with Dr. Gabe Mirkin, the arguments presented in Gary Reinl's ICED!, the influential PEACE & LOVE framework, and the latest evidence from randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews examining cryotherapy and injury management. Whether you're a runner, coach, or simply interested in evidence-based recovery, this episode breaks down the science behind one of the most common injury treatments in sports medicine.

Research discussed: Bleakley et al. (2004), American Journal of Sports Medicine; Bleakley et al. (2006), British Journal of Sports Medicine; van den Bekerom et al. (2012), Journal of Athletic Training; Dubois & Esculier (2020), British Journal of Sports Medicine; Horschig et al. (2024), Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic.

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