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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Contrast therapy is a popular recovery method in various sports.
  • Its widespread use is largely based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the efficacy of contrast therapy for sports recovery.
  • To evaluate the quality of existing research on contrast therapy's therapeutic benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating contrast therapy.
  • Literature search across multiple electronic databases.
  • Methodological quality assessment using the PEDro Scale.

Main Results:

  • Twelve RCTs met the inclusion criteria.
  • The quantity and quality of research on contrast therapy efficacy are limited.
  • Insufficient evidence supports contrast therapy as an effective recovery aid.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence does not adequately support the use of contrast therapy for sports recovery.
  • The methodological limitations of existing studies hinder definitive conclusions.
  • Future high-quality research is needed to examine contrast therapy and whole-body immersion recovery strategies in sports settings.