[Physio Explained] To ice or not to ice? Unpacking acute injury treatment with Jean-Francois Esculier

In this episode with JF Esculier, we explore the new acronym of “PEACE and LOVE” in acute musculoskeletal injuries. We discuss:

• What each of the letters in the acronym means and the evidence behind them being used in an acute setting
• The evidence behind icing in acute injuries
• Ice vs heat in acute injuries
• The inflammatory response in acute musculoskeletal injuries

Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier PT PhD is a Canadian physiotherapist and clinician-researcher. His main research interests include knee pain, treatments for common musculoskeletal injuries, and running biomechanics and footwear. JF leads the Research & Development division at The Running Clinic, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and practices at his clinic, MoveMed Physiotherapy.

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