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An evaluation of the effects of whole body cryotherapy treatment for sports recovery

Haq, A., Ribbans, W. J., Baross, A. W. and McCormick, W. D. (2016) An evaluation of the effects of whole body cryotherapy treatment for sports recovery. Seminar Presentation presented to: 5th Postgraduate Research Symposium, Moulton College, Northampton, 15 December 2016.

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Abstract:
Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) treatment involves the exposure to extremely cold temperatures (<-100°C) for a few minutes. The effectiveness of WBC in enhancing sports recovery and accelerating repair from exercise-inducing muscle damage (EIMD) remains to be clarified. Muscle strength and muscle soreness, two common markers of EIMD, were examined in a pilot study that assessed the reliability of muscle torque measures, as well as the suitability of downhill running procedures in two different sites. This study has revealed thus far that participants do not become familiarised to muscle torque assessments and that the downhill running protocols are insufficient to cause muscle damage. Possible implications for further studies are increasing the duration of downhill runs, as well as including resistance exercises. It is anticipated that the outcome of such studies inform optimum practices for WBC treatment, as well as clarifying its potential as a recovery method to facilitate sports performance.
Subjects:
R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy > RM863 Cold. Therapeutic use
Creators:
Haq, A., Ribbans, W. J., Baross, A. W. and McCormick, W. D.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Moulton College
Date:
15 December 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Event Title:
5th Postgraduate Research Symposium
Event Dates:
15 December 2016
Event Location:
Moulton College, Northampton
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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