Pregame rubs can be compounded to contain substances such as emu oil and anti-spasmodic drugs. Emu oil is a moisturizer that can improve healing of injured skin.

Plast Reconstr Surg 1998 Dec;102(7):2404-7
Promotion of second intention wound healing by emu oil lotion: comparative results with furasin, polysporin, and cortisone.
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