This one is likely for the Coaches and trainers out there. I just saw a swim documentary and after the first day of multi-day meet, the swimmers took an ice bath in a tub and sat in it for several minutes. Just curious what the purpose of the ice bath is? I would think you'd want to flush out the lactic acid from your muscles and sitting in cold/ice water would restrict that from happening, or is this more for helping with muscle inflammation? Just curious. Thanks!:)
I can't speak to the effectiveness of ice baths (although I suspect that it has something to do with reducing inflammation), nor can I speak to the effectiveness of kinesio tape. But I can say that FINA and USMS prohibit kinesio tape during competition, unlike Track & Field in which kinesio tape application could be considered an art form.
I can't speak to the effectiveness of ice baths (although I suspect that it has something to do with reducing inflammation), nor can I speak to the effectiveness of kinesio tape. But I can say that FINA and USMS prohibit kinesio tape during competition, unlike Track & Field in which kinesio tape application could be considered an art form.
