Introduction: The aim of the present work was to perform a meta-analysis evaluating the
impact of recovery techniques on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), perceived …

Cryotherapy is utilized as a physical intervention in the treatment of injury and exercise
recovery. Traditionally, ice is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury while cold water …

The aim of this study is to estimate the ratio of male and female participants in Sports and
Exercise Medicine research. Original research articles published in three major Sports and …

Background Cold water immersion (CWI) is a technique commonly used in post-exercise
recovery. However, the procedures involved in the technique may vary, particularly in terms …

The use of water for various treatments (hydrotherapy) is probably as old as mankind.
Hydrotherapy is one of the basic methods of treatment widely used in the system of natural …

Nonpharmacological treatment strategies for acute musculoskeletal injury revolve around
pain reduction and promotion of healing in order to facilitate a return to normal function and …

Intense training results in numerous physiological perturbations such as muscle damage,
hyperthermia, dehydration and glycogen depletion. Insufficient/untimely restoration of these …

Exercise-induced increases in core body temperature could negative impact performance
and may lead to development of heat-related illnesses. The use of cooling techniques prior …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? This is the first review to look across the broad
field of 'cold water immersion'and to determine the threats and benefits associated with it as …

The aim of this review and meta-analysis was to critically determine the possible effects of
different cooling applications, compared to non-cooling, passive post-exercise strategies, on …