Abstract
Cold-water immersion (CWI) is a popular recovery intervention after exercise. The scientific rationale is not clear and there are no clear guidelines for its use. The aim of this review was to study the physiological and biochemical effect of short periods of CWI. A computer based literature search, citation tracking and related articles searches were undertaken. Primary research studies using healthy human participants, immersed in cold water (
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 179-187 |
| Journal | British Journal of Sports Medicine |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - Mar 2010 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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