R.I.C.E., or Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, was once the go-to approach to managing your injury. However, recent scientific research has shown that this approach may not be the best way to heal. M.E.A.T., or Movement, Exercise, Analgesia (pain relief), and Treatment, is a newer approach to treating injuries that emphasizes the importance of early movement

In the world of injury recovery, the R.I.C.E. protocol – Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation – has long been hailed as the gold standard. Yet, as the landscape of sports medicine evolves, so do our approaches to healing. It’s time to reexamine this age-old method and explore the evidence-backed alternatives that promise more effective results.