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Kwiecien SY, McHugh MP, Goodall S, Hicks KM, Hunter AM & Howatson G (2019) Exploring the Efficacy of a Safe Cryotherapy Alternative: Physiological Temperature Changes from Cold-Water Immersion versus Prolonged Cooling of Phase-Change Material. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14 (9), p. 1288–1296. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0763
Abstract
Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness between cold water immersion (CWI) and phase change material (PCM) cooling on intramuscular, core and skin temperature and cardiovascular responses.
Methods:
In a randomized, crossover design, 11 males completed 15 min of 15°C CWI to the umbilicus and 2 h recovery or 3 h of 15°C PCM covering the quadriceps and 1 h of recovery, separated by 24 h. Vastus lateralis intramuscular temperature at 1 and 3 cm, core and skin temperature, heart rate variability and thermal comfort were recorded at baseline, and 15 min intervals throughout treatment and recovery.
Results:
Intramuscular temperature decreased (P
Keywords
cryotherapy; recovery; thermoregulation; cooling
Journal
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance: Volume 14, Issue 9
| Status | Published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 31/10/2019 |
| Publication date online | 08/04/2019 |
| Date accepted by journal | 27/02/2019 |
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| Publisher | Human Kinetics |
| ISSN | 1555-0265 |
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Honorary Professor, FHSS Management and Support