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PowerPlay’s cold compression packs have a variety of uses from soothing muscle strain or pulled muscles to reducing swelling. This blog is your resource for discovering how to best use these wraps can best help you recover or prevent injury.
Athlete Spotlight: Amanda Fama on Performance, Identity, and the Long Game
Like many professional athletes, Amanda Fama’s career has been defined by persistence, adaptability, and showing up, even when circumstances are far from perfect. As a Tokyo 2020 Olympic softball athlete,…
Winter sports recovery: keeping athletes competition-ready on the road to the Winter Games
Every four years, the international winter games shine a spotlight on some of the world’s most physically demanding sports. Speed skaters generate explosive force lap after lap. Alpine skiers absorb…
Ian Riley on Staying Active with PowerPlay (Video)
Staying active in your thirties isn’t always about chasing peak performance; it’s about keeping up — with your kids, your work, and the activities that make you feel like yourself…
Football Recovery and Cold Compression
Friday night lights. Weekend scrimmages. Pickup games in the park. Football is one of the most physically demanding sports, and with that intensity comes a high risk of injury. From…
PowerPlay Buyers Guide: Professional Cold Compression Therapy
For many physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers, cold compression therapy isn’t just a trend; it’s the foundation of healing. Whether you’re running a high-volume clinic, a boutique…
How to Pack An Athletic Trainer Kit
Download our free Med Bag Checklist Every athletic trainer lives and breathes by what is in their med bag on the sidelines. This everyday tool is something your team depends…
Understanding Common Hip Injuries in Sports
Hip injuries can sideline athletes at any level of competition. Whether you’re a high school player or a weekend enthusiast, understanding common hip injuries can help you stay active and…
Chilling Out: A Guide to Cold Therapy for Athletes
Cold therapy has become a go-to for athletes at all levels. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or competing professionally, understanding how to effectively “chill out” can make a…
Artist Spotlight: Cold Compression for Musicians
PowerPlay cold compression systems are used by athletes at every level — but they’ve also found growing popularity among a whole new demographic. We recently spoke with guitarist Malcolm Pinkston,…
Understanding Common Wrist Injuries
Wrist injuries can happen to anyone, including athletes, musicians, or even students and professionals typing at their desks. In this blog, we take a look at common wrist injuries, their…
Understanding Common Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries can happen to anyone — whether during intense competition or simply stepping off the curb! In this blog, we take a look at common ankle injuries, their causes,…
Cold Compression Knee Wrap Guide: 360 vs Standard Knee Wrap Comparison
PowerPlay offers two cold compression therapy products for knees: the Standard Knee Wrap and the premium 360° Knee Wrap. This guide will help you understand their differences and determine which…