The use of ice in acute injury management remains a controversial topic within musculoskeletal practice. Its use has recently come under fire on social media, likely fuelled by an editorial suggesting we should avoid ice altogether! So, should we use ice in acute injury management? What about for recovery? Peter aims to debunk claims we should forget about ice altogether.

• Examine the original premise of ice application in acute injury management
• Critically discuss the evidence for the use of cryotherapy today