"Cooling or recovery techniques used usually include more traditional methods such as massage, stretching sessions, steam baths, yoga and swimming. But many athletes now claim that plunging into a tub of ice water (about 6C) after exercise increases their rate of recovery and helps reduce muscle pain."
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Moulton College install 2 units at new facility...
Moulton College, Northamptonshire have just completed and opened to the public there Sports injury and rehabilitation centre.
This brand new, state-of-the-art centre is the first of its kind in the UK and only the second in Europe.
The centre's main aim is to become a centre of excellence in providing neuromuscular rehabilitation. This will be achieved by attracting professional clinicians, who are highly specialised in their chosen field, to use the centre's facilities. The centre comprises world class sports therapy and injury rehabilitation facilities which will be accessible to the clinician and client, to complement them in the rehabilitation journey.
They have installed two units in separate pool areas.
Every year The Brathay Trust, a charitable organisation, run the 10 in 10 marathon around lake Windermere. On the final day the marathon is open to the general public and with huge support raises thousands of pounds for the trust.
ECB's mobile unit is a perfect tool for the 10 in 10 runners to use on a daily basis to keep the legs supper fit. This year 18 runners completed the full 10 marathons and the regulars request for the spa to be available each time they do it.
ECB now has a Cold Spa located at the New York Jets Training Center!
Congratulations to Danny Cahill ~ The Biggest Loser, season 8, winner! (Pictured here in the ECB Cold Spa with runner up, Amanda Arlauskas).
The Welsh Rugby Team use an ECB Cold Spa regularly to help with their training and to prevent injury. Also used by Aston Villa Football Club.
