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Romain Bouzigon1,2,3, Olivier Dupuy4,5, Ivo Tiemessen6,7
1Université de Franche-Comté, UFR STAPS Besançon, Laboratoire C3S (EA4660), Axe Sport Performance, Besançon, France.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|December 13, 2021
Summary
Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) involves extreme cold stimulation for exercise recovery. This review examines its benefits, applications, and the need for personalized recovery strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology
- Thermotherapy
Background:
- Exercise recovery is vital for injury prevention and returning to homeostasis.
- Cold therapy is a traditional method for post-exercise recovery.
- Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) has gained popularity for recovery, but its benefits are debated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define whole-body cryotherapy (WBC).
- To review and discuss the benefits of WBC for exercise recovery.
- To outline practical considerations and emphasize personalized application.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and expert consensus from the International Institute of Refrigeration working group on WBC.
- Analysis of existing research on WBC's physiological effects.
- Discussion of practical applications and customization factors.
Main Results:
- WBC involves short exposure to extreme cold (-60 to -195°C) for recovery.
- Evidence for WBC benefits in exercise recovery is currently debated.
- Customization of WBC protocols is essential based on individual needs.
Conclusions:
- WBC is an emerging recovery technique with potential benefits.
- Further research is needed to clarify the efficacy and optimal application of WBC.
- Personalized recovery strategies, potentially including WBC, are crucial for athletes.
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