# Cheesy Therapy Does the Puzzling Lindsey Vonn Topfen Cheese Remedy Actually Work? By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-02-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindsey-vonn-topfen-cheese References: [csmonitor](http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Olympics/Olympics-blog/2010/0210/Lindsey-Vonn-s-answer-to-shin-injury-German-cheese) & [montrealgazette](http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/2010wintergames/Lindsey) U.S. alpine skier Lindsey Vonn is making headlines this morning for her announcement that she may not compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, but it's the unusual Lindsey Vonn Topfen cheese remedy for her shin injury that's making Internet users buzz. Lindsey Vonn's Topfen cheese remedy is Austrian curd cheese that's wrapped on her legs. Vonn told reporters earlier this week that the [cheese wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etelka) is a home remedy thought to [reduce swelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruise-care-system). **Implications** - Though Vonn is accepting the possibility that she may not compete in Whistler after badly injuring her right shin last Tuesday in Austria, she is refusing to have an X-Ray and embracing [alternative, more unconventional treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscle-recovery-balm) in hopes of recapturing her former glory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Therapies:** Exploring unconventional treatments to address injuries and promote healing. - **Home Remedies:** Embracing natural remedies for health and wellness. - **Athlete Recovery:** Finding innovative methods to support athletes' recovery and performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Medicine:** Opportunity for sports medicine practitioners to incorporate alternative therapies into their treatment plans. - **Food and Beverage:** Growing demand for natural remedies like the Lindsey Vonn Topfen cheese remedy opens up market opportunities for food and beverage companies. - **Wellness Tourism:** Travel and tourism businesses can capitalize on the trend of athletes seeking alternative therapies for injury recovery by offering wellness-focused packages and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ski-Thru Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-aprsski-thru.md) - [Plant-Based Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wunderkern.md) - [French-Style Cashew Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss.md) - [Emergency Cheese Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alouette-x-gopuff.md) - [Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beechers-handmade-cheese.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-cheese-alternative.md) - [Athlete-Targeted Dairy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-dairy-products.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camembert-alternative.md) - [Sustainable Chaga Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-farmstead.md)