A sacred cow of sports medicine, the R.I.C.E. protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is now on the chopping block.
Even “Doctor RICE” has reversed his position. (Gabe Mirkin, M.D. co author of 'The Sports Medicine Book,' who coined the RICE acronym for sports injury first aid, in the first place, has radically changed his position on icing / Cryotherapy, as well as the 'Rest' recommendation)...
