The increase in blood flow to an area of injury or infection brings Neutrophils from the axial regions of the body. The neutrophils<span> are first to come up </span>in<span> the area of injury, it will </span>circulate<span> in the blood and found resting in the tissues.</span>
The athlete would have to change from intense cardiovascular movement, to reducing his/her respiratory rate, and increasing his/her muscular use such as the upper body and abdominal region.