Olympic athletes excel at their sports but are susceptible to unproven alternative therapies
- Written by: Nicholas B. Tiller, Research Fellow (exercise physiology/respiratory medicine), University of California, Los Angeles
Cupping, K-tape and cryotherapy are a few alternative therapies commonly used by athletes.juliawhite/iStock via Getty Images PlusAustralian Olympic swimmer Kyle Chalmers earned a silver medal and his personal-best time in the 100-meter freestyle event at the 2021 Tokyo Games. While most of the world focused on his thrilling performance, others...
