Learning Objectives:

-Summarize the methodology used to compare intramuscular temperature changes between Game Ready 2.1 Pro and Breg Polar Care Wave. -Interpret the results of the study regarding the cooling effects of both devices. -Evaluate the clinical implications of using a lower-cost cryo-compression modality in athletic training settings. -Identify limitations of the current study and propose directions for future research on cryotherapy modalities.

Keywords: cryotherapy, cryo-compression, cooling effect, cost-effectiveness