Just wondering if anyone uses hydrotherapy for recovery?
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerp...apy-used-to-enhance-recovery-from-competition
http://www.swimmingscience.net/2013/05/friday-interview-trevor-higgins.html
Also, this link suggests that swimming might be good on a recovery day.
http://breakingmuscle.com/swimming/swimming-may-be-the-best-method-of-recovery-for-all-athletes
I was wondering about all of this, because my morning exercise routine is a jog, followed by a trip to the gym to get a few laps in the pool to cool off, then a dip in the hot spa, followed by a cool shower. Since, I got back into running, I've noticed much less DOMS. So, I think that the routine has helped. In general, I haven't needed to massage my muscles. I also noticed much more soreness, when I can't do my hydro routine, when the pool/spa is undergoing maintenance. On those days, I'll draw up a hot bath at home.
Any thoughts?
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerp...apy-used-to-enhance-recovery-from-competition
http://www.swimmingscience.net/2013/05/friday-interview-trevor-higgins.html
Also, this link suggests that swimming might be good on a recovery day.
http://breakingmuscle.com/swimming/swimming-may-be-the-best-method-of-recovery-for-all-athletes
I was wondering about all of this, because my morning exercise routine is a jog, followed by a trip to the gym to get a few laps in the pool to cool off, then a dip in the hot spa, followed by a cool shower. Since, I got back into running, I've noticed much less DOMS. So, I think that the routine has helped. In general, I haven't needed to massage my muscles. I also noticed much more soreness, when I can't do my hydro routine, when the pool/spa is undergoing maintenance. On those days, I'll draw up a hot bath at home.
Any thoughts?