Week of October 1, 2000

A good way to provide ice massage is with an "ice cup." This is simple to make, and will keep your hands from freezing during application. Fill a Styrofoam cup with water and freeze, then peel away the cup's rim to expose the ice, but leave enough of the cup so you will have something to hold and protect your hand from the ice. Hold the cup by the bottom and apply slow circular strokes to the injured area. (From The New Equine Sports Therapy, by Mimi Porter)