Cold Therapy
This is used to reduce pain and swelling after an injury.
What is ice/ice pack?
Heat should be applied for this many minutes at a time to avoid burns or irritation.
What is 15-20mins?
This is the recommended amount of sleep for most adults to feel rested and function well.
What is 7-9 hours?
This type of exercise, focused on flexibility and muscle lengthening, can help relieve tension and prevent injury.
What is stretching?
This macronutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues, and is found in foods like chicken, beans, and eggs
What is protein?
Ice should be used for no longer than this many minutes.
What is 15-20mins?
Hot therapy can help reduce this common muscle issue that feels tight and painful.
What is muscle tension?
Consuming this stimulant too late in the day can interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
What is caffeine?
This is an essential step before exercising to prevent injury and prepare your body.
What is warming up?
This nutrient is a key source of energy and is found in foods like rice, pasta, and bread.
To protect the skin, always place this between the ice and your skin.
What is a towel?
This type of heating item is often filled with water or gel and plugged in.
What is a heating pad?
This sleeping position is often recommended for people with back pain because it helps maintain spine alignment.
What is sleeping on your back?
This form of exercise is often recommended for those with joint pain since it reduces impact on the body.
What is swimming?
This vitamin is important for immune function and is commonly found in citrus fruits like oranges.
What is Vitamin C?
Some athletes use ice after workouts to reduce ____ that shows up a day or two later.
What is muscle soreness?
Hot therapy increases this, which helps bring healing nutrients to tissues.
What is blood flow?
This stage of sleep is when the body repairs and grows tissue, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system
What is deep sleep?
This type of exercise involves slow, controlled movements and is often used to improve balance and reduce pain.
What is tai chi?
This is the recommended daily intake of water for most adults, often considered essential for hydration and health.
What is 8 cups or 64oz?
This common method involves sitting in cold water after intense workouts.
What is an ice bath?
You should not use heat on this kind of injury because it can make swelling worse.
What is an acute/new injury?
This is the term for difficulty falling or staying asleep, often causing daytime fatigue
What is insomnia?
Exercise can help increase this, which allows tissues to heal faster and decreases pain.
What is blood flow or circulation?
This mineral, found in foods like bananas and spinach, is important for muscle function and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
What is potassium?