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Repeated cryostimulation improves position sense and simple reaction time.
Czesław Giemza1, Ewa Bieć1, Bożena Ostrowska1
1Department of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education, Poland.
Journal of Physical Therapy Science
|June 18, 2016
Summary
Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) requires approximately 20 sessions to enhance neuromuscular performance, including joint position sense and reaction time. Effects are sustained for at least three days post-treatment.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) is recognized for various health benefits.
- Limited research exists on WBC's impact on neuromuscular performance and its retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of an extended WBC protocol on neuromuscular performance.
- To determine if WBC can improve and sustain improvements in joint position sense and reaction time.
Main Methods:
- 25 healthy adults underwent 30 WBC sessions.
- Measurements of joint position sense and simple reaction time were taken at baseline, after 10, 20, and 30 sessions.
- Results were compared to a control group of 24 participants.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in joint position sense and reaction time were observed after 20 and 30 WBC sessions.
- The WBC group outperformed the control group after 20 and 30 sessions.
- No significant differences were noted between groups at baseline or after 10 sessions.
Conclusions:
- The standard 10-session WBC protocol appears insufficient for enhancing neuromuscular performance.
- Approximately 20 WBC sessions are needed to achieve significant improvements.
- Neuromuscular benefits from WBC can be sustained for at least three days post-treatment.
