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 ankle sprains to shoulder strains, athletes at every level need the right recovery tools to bounce back quickly and safely.
That’s where recovery best practices — including rest, cold therapy, and compression — play a crucial role.
Common football injuries
While injuries can vary widely, some are especially common in football:
- Ankle sprains: caused by quick cuts, tackles, or uneven surfaces
- Knee injuries: including ACL/MCL strains
- Shoulder strains: common with blocking, tackling, and overhead motion
- Concussions and head impacts: requiring medical clearance and careful management
- Muscle soreness and overuse injuries: common after long practices or intense games
Common practices for football recovery
Athletic trainers and coaches often recommend recovery strategies built around the RICE principle:
- Rest: give injured tissues time to heal.
- Ice: cold therapy reduces pain and inflammation.
- Compression: helps manage swelling and support circulation.
- Elevation: supports lymphatic drainage.
When combined with rehab and return-to-play protocols, these steps help athletes recover.
How PowerPlay fits in
PowerPlay combines cold therapy and compression therapy in one portable system — making it easy to use on the sidelines, in the locker room, or at home.
The PowerPlay system can be used to increase blood circulation in the treated areas and help relieve minor muscular aches and pains.
And because the pump is lightweight, battery-powered, and designed to run multiple wraps at once, it’s practical for school athletic trainers managing several athletes during a busy game.
“One athlete with a patella dislocation loved it. He swears by it now. He’s returning back to play, but even now with his swelling gone, he’s still begging me to use it.” Lizabeth ‘Liz’ Sherman, Athletic Trainer
NOTE: PowerPlay wraps are intended for single-patient use only.
Tools for a lifetime of activity
PowerPlay isn’t just for high school and college athletes. Football’s physical impact often continues long after players leave the field.
Lifelong athlete Russell Moore shared that football and powerlifting “took their toll,” and CrossFit furthered the damage. After multiple surgeries and a complete knee replacement, he’s learned to keep his 360 Knee Wrap close at hand after workouts and while adventuring.
“No way am I going to use age or prior injury as an excuse to not stay physical and do fun things… That is my goal: to keep my body going and beat the ‘age odds!’” – Russell Moore
NOTE: Follow recommendations from a physician for approved activity after injury.
Get Back in the Game
Whether you’re fighting through two-a-days in August, chasing a playoff run in November, or simply staying active after years of playing, PowerPlay is here to aid in the relief of minor muscular aches and pains.
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