Browsing Research Output by Subject "Cryotherapy"
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The effect of varying degrees of compression from elastic vs plastic wrap on quadriceps intramuscular temperature during wetted ice application
(Wiley, 2019)The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of wetted ice bag, applied with high compression elastic wrap or held in place with low compression plastic wrap, on reducing vastus lateralis intramuscular ... -
Post-exercise effects of cold water immersion and contrast water therapy. Part 1. Acute effects of cold water immersion and passive recovery on the physical and haematological parameters in male university rugby players over a 48-hour recovery period
(LAM Publications, 2017)However, there are discrepancies in the results regarding the post-exercise effects of CWI over a 48-hour recovery period. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the post-exercise effects of CWI and passive ... -
Prolonged cooling with phase change material enhances recovery and does not affect the subsequent repeated bout effect following exercise
(Springer, 2020)Purpose The aim of this investigation was twofold: (1) to examine the effect of prolonged phase change material (PCM) cooling following eccentric exercise of the quadriceps on indices of muscle damage, and (2) to elucidate ... -
Prolonging the duration of cooling does not enhance recovery following a marathon
(Wiley, 2020)Runners commonly utilize cryotherapy as part of their recovery strategy. Cryotherapy has been ineffective in mitigating signs and symptoms of muscle damage following marathon running and is limited by its duration of ...