HMS, TIP 2013 HSC 17 MC Which recovery strategy should an athlete choose immediately after sustaining a soft-tissue injury? Cryotherapy Deep tissue massage Relaxation Ultrasound Show Answers Only \(A\) Show Worked Solution A is correct: Cryotherapy reduces inflammation and pain immediately after injury. Other Options: B is incorrect: Deep massage may increase tissue damage in acute phase. C is incorrect: Relaxation doesn’t address immediate physiological injury needs. D is incorrect: Ultrasound used later in rehabilitation, not immediate treatment.