Contemporary Recovery Methods

Question 1

What are the 9 CONTEMPORARY RECOVERY METHODS?

Answer 1

• Ultrasound
• Massage
• Ice baths
• Compression garments
• Hyperbaric Chambers
• Hypoxic tents
• Hydrotherapy
• Cryotherapy
• Oxygen tents

Question 2

Describe the use of ULTRASOUNDS for RECOVERY. What DOES IT DO?

Answer 2

• Use of ultrasonic waves on tissue to make them vibrate
• Increases muscle temp, reduces pain, promotes blood flow

Question 3

Describe HYPERBARIC CHAMBERS. What DO THEY DO?

Answer 3

• 100% O2 administered under pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure of O2
• Pressurises blood vessels for 1-2 hours
• Accelerates recovery of micro tears= less DOMS

Question 4

Describe HYPOXIC TENTS. What DO THEY DO?

Answer 4

Simulate high altitude conditions, so produces Erythropoietin

Question 5

Describe HYDROTHERAPY. What DOES IT DO?

Answer 5

• Cold water submersion and sometimes 1:1 hot : cold contrast for 15 minutes
• Reduce soreness and improve recovery times