Bag Quote by Trevor Bauer
“Ice your arm, after a start, pitchers will put the ice bag on their elbow and their shoulder. Makes no sense. It makes a lot more sense to do isometric activity, movement based recovery than to just put your arm in ice.”
About This Quote
Ice therapy is less effective than active, isometric exercises for post‑injury recovery, because movement promotes circulation and functional healing.
In simple terms: Active recovery beats passive icing.
Key Takeaway
Use movement, not just ice, for better healing.
Themes
Recovery
Sports Medicine
Physiotherapy
Performance Optimization
Injury Prevention
Mood
Motivated
Practical
Focused
Type
Advice
Observation
Instruction
When to use this quote
- Post‑game soreness
- Shoulder/elbow strain after pitching
- Rehabilitation after a minor injury
- Pre‑season conditioning
Key Concepts
Isometric Exercise
Circulation
Functional Healing
Active Recovery
Practical Applications
- Design rehab protocols emphasizing isometric drills
- Educate athletes on active recovery techniques
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate active and passive recovery safely?
- What signs indicate you should switch from ice to movement?
A Different Perspective
Ice can reduce inflammation and pain, which may be necessary immediately after acute injury.
