Josh Beaumont, PhD, ATC
Description:
Ice baths have long been a cornerstone of post-match recovery, while whole-body cryotherapy has introduced athletes to extremely low temperatures (-200 to -300°F) as a modern recovery technique. However, emerging research suggests that cryotherapy may also have potential drawbacks, such as limiting strength improvements. This course explores the evidence surrounding cryotherapy, emphasizing the need to balance its benefits and risks when applying these techniques to high-performing athletes.
The audience will learn how to:
- Design, prioritize, and personalize cryotherapy recovery strategies tailored to individual athletes or teams.
- Educate patients, athletes, and coaches on the various cryotherapy recovery methods, including critical elements necessary for achieving desired outcomes.
- Differentiate between cryotherapy recovery methods supported by evidence and those based primarily on theory.
1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.
