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Rethinking Sports Recovery Techniques
This chapter examines the effectiveness of popular sports recovery methods, particularly focusing on massage therapy and cryotherapy. It emphasizes the importance of relaxation and well-being over traditional beliefs, revealing a lack of scientific support for many recovery practices. The discussion also highlights the role of the placebo effect and challenges the efficacy of advanced techniques like IV drips and altitude acclimatization.