From ice baths to osteopaths: unproven therapies at the Olympics

Published Date: 31 Jul 2024

The Paris Olympics have been a showcase not only for athletic prowess but also for therapies such as ice baths and osteopathy which have little scientifically proven medical value, according to experts.

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