After the game ended, back in the locker room, Gan Guoyang soaked his legs in an ice bucket to quickly bring down the temperature of his muscles and joints, reducing swelling and inflammation.
The therapist would soon help him with a full-body massage to relax and relieve muscle tension to speed up recovery, as the next game would be coming up soon.
When he was younger, Gan Guoyang spent little time on therapy and recovery. Gifted with exceptional talent, after high-intensity training and games each day, a good meal and deep sleep would suffice, and he would wake up ready to go again.
Now, it's different. His training time and intensity are strictly controlled, maintained at a moderate to low level, with more time spent on recovery to stay healthy and fit, reducing the risk of injuries.
