Parents Ice pack usage during practice

[Oneforall]

I wonder what would be considered appropriate usage of ice pack during practice? Right after a minor fall/injury? Is it appropriate to repeatedly use ice pack (presumably to relieve discomfort/pain) during practice between runs?

If some area hurts or at least has discomfort during practice, should one stop practice/use such area until it doesn't hurt throughout a regular practice, vs. repeatedly ice the area while participating a regular practice? In case it matters, I am talking about Xcel gymnast up to maybe plantium or diamond.

Thanks!

 

[twinmomma]

Our coaches stop them from continuing if they need ice. It's a bad idea to ice, then do another run through because now you're working with cold muscles. If they need ice during practice it's time to stop for the day.

 

[JBS]

If our gymnasts are icing... then they will not be allowed to return to practice without a full warm up. Ice usage in the gym is fairly rare. We do have a couple of L10's that ice at home (shin splints... etc).

 

[Oneforall]

Thank you for your comments. I noticed some such behavior at my DD's gym. I have no control of what other girls do or what their coaches do, but I will try to educate my DD on this.